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VaynerMedia · 2 days ago

Communications Associate

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

VaynerMedia is seeking a Global Communications Associate to support its modern earned media engine. This role involves managing media relations, crafting narratives, and supporting campaign launches for various consumer and lifestyle brands.

ConsultingSocial Media

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage media relations — draft sharp press materials, secure coverage, and build strong relationships with reporters and creators

Pitch proactively and surface timely ideas, angles, and opportunities that drive client programs forward

Be the day-to-day hub for your accounts, coordinating across clients, teams, and partners to keep deliverables organized and on track

Write with excellence across press releases, pitches, audits, reports, recaps, and briefing documents

Monitor the news and industry trends, flagging relevant moments, insights, and reporter moves for rapid-response pitching

Support social and digital needs, including content development and leveraging paid opportunities when helpful to amplify earned efforts

Become an expert on client products and narratives, confidently representing them in media conversations

Collaborate across the agency to support integrated work and team growth

Bring strong presentation and interpersonal skills to internal and external interactions

Interest or sharp eye for design and deck-building is a major plus

Qualification

Media relationsWritten communicationSocial media fluencyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-solving skills

Required

1–2 years of experience in communications, PR, journalism, or advertising (internships included)

Deep fluency in social platforms, social culture, and emerging digital behaviors - modern social instincts a plus

Passion for the advertising, creator, cultural, and media industries; active consumer of trade and mainstream news

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust-bed relationships across a matrixed organization

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfort writing for both press and social environments

Highly organized, detail-obsessed, and able to juggle multiple fast-moving priorities

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with comfort working in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with Google Workspace (including Gemini) and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Interest or sharp eye for design and deck-building is a major plus

Benefits

Employer-sponsored 401k with match

Medical, Dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Caregiver (Parental) Leave

Health and Wellness benefits

Company

VaynerMedia

Glassdoor3.6

VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results.

Founded in 2009

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://vaynermedia.com

H1B Sponsorship

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