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Phifer & Company · 3 days ago

Media Relations and Communications Director (start-up)

Phifer & Company is a diversified brand owner focused on high-growth consumer products and has recently entered the cryptocurrency space. They are seeking a Media and Communications Director to lead external media initiatives and enhance brand visibility on national business networks.

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Responsibilities

Proactively pitch stories, interviews, and feature opportunities to media outlets including CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and relevant podcasts
Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists, producers, editors, and podcast hosts across financial, consumer, and tech verticals
Secure consistent media placements to increase visibility of leadership and brand portfolio
Create and lead an integrated media strategy for a publicly traded company, aligning with quarterly earnings, product launches, and crypto initiatives
Serve as a key point of contact for media inquiries, ensuring all messaging is clear, compliant, and strategically aligned
Develop all press materials including press releases, media kits, backgrounders, and talking points
Identify opportunities for executives to participate in industry panels, podcasts, and thought leadership articles
Position the company as a go-to expert in both the consumer product and cryptocurrency spaces
Write and distribute regular communications including press releases, blog content, and executive op-eds
Collaborate with the internal marketing team to amplify media exposure across digital channels (social media, newsletters, investor updates)

Qualification

Public relations experienceMedia strategy developmentMedia negotiation skillsSEC complianceExperience in consumer productsExperience in cryptocurrencyEntrepreneurial mindsetRelationship managementComfortable with C-level leadershipWriting skills

Required

10 + years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications
Strong track record of securing placements in top-tier business media (TV, podcasts, digital)
Experience representing a public company, ideally in consumer products, tech, or crypto
Deep understanding of SEC/media compliance for public companies
Strong writing, pitching, and media negotiation skills
Self-motivated, fast-paced, and comfortable with high-visibility work
Comfortable working directly with C-level leadership and media personalities
Entrepreneurial mindset — can build strategy and execute independently

Preferred

Background in financial PR, media strategy for small/mid-cap public companies
Understanding of cryptocurrency trends, market narratives, and investor interest
Existing media contacts at CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg, and leading business podcasts
Previous agency experience or in-house corporate media leadership

Company

Phifer & Company

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Phifer & Company is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in talent management services.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian Phifer
Founder and CEO
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