Job Description

We are now looking for a Communications Manager to support publicity for the Guardian's US newsroom, as well as its commercial initiatives and senior leadership.

Department: Communications
Reports to: Head of Communications
Location: New York, New York

Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid
Terms and conditions: Full-time, permanent
Annual Salary range: $120-130K

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategy and execution for editorial communications.
• Be in constant touch with press, pitch producers, and grow relationships with media contacts.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters to know what they're working on, what's coming up, and develop strategic communications plans to best position their work.
• Brainstorm and propose ways to expand profiles of senior leadership, including via panels, media, and other thought leadership.
• Help plan and program regular internal town halls for US staff
• Partner cross-functionally with colleagues in the Guardian's UK and Australia offices, including the global communications team, to align editorial priorities, amplify the Guardian's work across markets, and ensure cohesive messaging of the Guardian's mission, brand, and initiatives.
• Manage the process for gathering and submitting applications for journalism awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Polk Awards, National Magazine Awards, and more.
• Serve as a PR point of contact during breaking news and around major events.
• Draft internal communications to highlight wins from the organization, successful press placements, notify staff about office and company events, and more.

Key skills & qualifications

• Demonstrated success securing media coverage across various platforms (tv, print, web, radio).
• Solid understanding of media and tech landscape, and a strong editorial sensibility.
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle multiple tasks on tight deadlines, lead projects, and be a strategic advisor in time-sensitive scenarios.
• Passion for following media, digging into trends, and staying ahead of the news cycle.
• 3-5 years experience inside a news organization and/or in a press shop pitching on a daily basis.

How to apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at [redacted] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Compensation and benefits

• 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
• Unlimited sick time
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Wellhub
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

Culture & wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including access to Employee Assistance Programs.

Learning & development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.