Sr. Manager of Communications

Job Description

theSkimm’

We’re hiring a Sr. Manager of Communications to join our team, responsible for overseeing the Skimm’s comprehensive communication strategy. This role is based in New York, NY.

About our team and what you’ll be working on

As theSkimm’s Sr. Manager of Communications, you will develop and execute innovative and impactful communications strategies to promote theSkimm brand. This is a matrixed role where you will partner with internal and external stakeholders, oversee key priorities and initiatives and bring impact-driven strategies to life. You will play a critical role as partner with our agency, playing the role of owner and liaison of all communication back at theSKimm. You have an innovative approach to industry engagement, and a proven track-record elevating company spokespeople to reach both business and consumer audiences. You are a creative thinker and ready to contribute ideas to build theSkimm brand and champion those ideas across the finish line. As the connector between our agency and our internal teams, you have the ability to be thoughtful and strategic while simultaneously executing and producing results in a fast-paced environment. You set and exceed high standards and are a highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative team player.

How You’ll Contribute To Our Mission
• Developing and executing dynamic communications strategies that support key company initiatives, products, and business objectives
• Innovating and ideating ways to grow theSkimm brand through media relations, thought leadership, editorial campaigns, and aligning partners internally and externally to bring them to life
• Direct and manage PR agency relationship, ensuring strategic alignment and optimal performance for communications strategies; provide the connective link between the agency and theSkimm
• Working with theSkimm’s CEOs and executives, as well as cross-functional teams (Editorial, Sales, Commerce, Product, Data and People) to identify insights, build narratives, and execute initiatives in partnership with our agency
• Drafting high quality written material, messaging, pitches, Q&As, press releases, and briefings to support company spokespeople for press interviews and conference appearances
• Maximizing press impact by implementing strategies to amplify coverage, including leveraging social media, partnerships, and more.
• Organizing brand materials, press clips, conference and awards calendars, and managing department budget and expenses
• Supporting on special projects, brand and editorial campaigns, events, and internal initiatives
• Partnering when needed with our internal team to ensure we are developing cohesive communications for our employees

What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of public relations or communications experience
• Self-starter attitude and experience working at high-growth, fast-paced organizations
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects under pressure, accounting for both short-term needs and longer-term vision
• Knowledge and comfort navigating the media space. Strong industry relationships and brand partnership experience are a plus.
• A calm and professional demeanor and proven ability to handle high intensity situations with sensitive and confidential information evenly and with discretion
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messages for distinct audiences
• Exceptional project management skills and strong attention to detail
• A love and respect for theSkimm’s brand, mission, and audience

The expected annual base salary for this role is $90,000-$100,000. We’ll consider various factors when determining the offered base salary, including evaluating a candidate’s skills, abilities, experience, location, market demands, and internal parity.

What about the office?

This is a full-time role based in New York, NY, with flexibility for remote work.

Our office is available to use Monday through Thursday. We have a hybrid environment and ask that employees within the New York Metro area come together in person a minimum of 2 times per week. All other days are up to the employees’ discretion during the three days a week that the office will be open.

Why we love working here

We Are Mission-driven And Values-driven

We are collectively building an impactful brand to empower generations of informed, confident women. Our vision is for every woman to have the info they need to navigate a complex world and the decisions in it. Every role has a purpose and allows us to provide useful information succinctly and contextualized. We tee her up to take action – whichever action is right for her, wherever she is.

We are values-driven at every point – how we work, the way we work, and our culture come straight from our core values. Each of us supports this incredible brand and takes part in its continued growth, fulfilling the needs of our audience every day.

Benefits

We put you and your personal lives first – we have a generous benefits policy that demonstrates we are listening to what our employees need:
• Unlimited vacation policy and generous holiday observances
• Encouraged days off on your birthday and your work anniversary (Skimm’versary)
• A hybrid working model with flexibility for remote work
• Comprehensive insurance plans and commuter benefits
• Auto-enrollment into an Empower 401(k) plan starting on your first day and employer contribution available after one year of employment
• Rewards for every Skimm’versary
• One month paid sabbatical after your five-year Skimm’versary as a full-time employee

We support our parents at all points on their journey:
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers (adoption, fostering, and surrogacy included)
• Bereavement leave for pregnancy loss
• Phased return to work schedule availability
• Flexibility based on parental schedules
• Access to family building and fertility benefits
• Flexible and broad-scale child support program

Your Well-being Is Our Priority
• We honor Sacred Time in our workplace
• We have aligned company “time off” during the summer to truly allow for us all to break from our work at the same time
• We offer fitness membership reimbursement
• We offer subsidized plans to Classpass
• Pet benefits are available for your furry friends
• One Medical Membership is included with our benefits at no cost to you

We have a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive culture (we celebrate and have fun!):
• Weekly company updates led by our leadership team
• Annual employee award ceremony to celebrate individual accomplishments
• Clubs and activities designed to meet other employees like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), volunteer opportunities, off-site and wellness-focused classes
• Numerous culture events enable our workforce, in the office and remote, to connect and have fun

Your Career And Development Are a Priority
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Regular leadership development training that is geared toward creating strong and effective leaders
• An internal mobility program designed to give our employees opportunities to grow and explore different career paths
• DEI initiatives to ensure we are the best partners and colleagues to each other
• Career development guidance and planning

And more…
• Competitive salary and equity packages
• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven, hardworking, and diverse group of people building a media company that makes it easier to live smarter

Required Skills

Brand partnerships Communications Communications strategy Project management Public relations