Communications ManagerHybrid Office Schedule - Hauppauge, NY In Office Tuesday - ThursdayWhat to ExpectReporting directly to the
VP of Marketing, you'll lead initiatives across
public relations, socialmedia, andstrategic partnerships, helping to strengthen Briggs & Riley's brand reputation and expand our reach among consumers, media, influencers, and industry partners.
Your ImpactResponsibilities include but are not limited to:
Public Relations- Lead the PR strategy to elevate Briggs & Riley's presence within the premium travel and lifestyle space.
- Manage our PR agency to secure impactful media coverage, develop compelling brand stories, and identify proactive press opportunities.
- Monitor industry trends, manage media reporting and KPIs, and support reactive communications and crisis management when needed.
- Drive award submissions, licensing, and promotion across Marketing and Sales.
- Develop media materials, executive visibility programs, speaking opportunities, and spokesperson preparation.
Social Media- Develop and execute social-first communication strategies that strengthen brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Oversee all brand activity across social platforms, ensuring consistency in content, messaging, and visual identity.
- Partner with our social agency to manage content calendars, product launches, and always-on storytelling.
- Lead influencer, creator, and UGC programs that align with the brand and resonate with target audiences.
- Analyze performance, manage KPIs, and provide actionable insights to optimize engagement.
Brand Partnerships- Identify, evaluate, and activate strategic partnerships that expand brand reach and support business objectives.
- Manage partnership planning, budgets, execution, and cross-functional communication.
- Assess inbound opportunities through the lens of brand-fit and ROI.
What You Bring: - BA in Marketing, Communications, or other Business Management areas.
- 7+ years of experience in a corporate communications function and experience with public relations. Experience at a PR agency is preferred.
- Must have experience with social media content management, including UGC and influencer campaigns.
- Digital-first mindset and adaptability to AI tools that support your work.
- Experience in partnership contract negotiations as well as imagery and video asset conversations for social first use.
- Ability to manage projects to completion, including coordinating across internal functions.
- Experience with press/media management, social media content creation, vendor management, brand awareness/management.
- Computer programs/software - MS Office
- Travel expectations ~20%
What Makes You a Great Fit- You are extremely detail oriented, well organized and possess strong problem-solving skills.
- You have confidence and the ability to manage an external team of creatives and interact with various levels of senior management.
- You have a positive "can-do" attitude, are teamwork-oriented, reliable and focused on deliverables.
Schedule- Full Time, 9 am - 5 pm EST or 8/8:30 - 4/4:30 EST
- Hybrid Schedule- Tuesday - Thursday onsite in the Hauppauge Office, Monday & Friday remote!
Benefits- Competitive salary plus bonus incentive
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Ancillary benefits (STD, LTD, Life, FSA, Identity Theft)
- 401K with company match
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Hybrid Work Schedule in Hauppauge Office (Monday/Friday work from home!)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Fun team building events
- Employee Discounts
- College Scholarship Program for Employee's children
- A knowledgeable, high-achieving & experienced team
Our Core Values- Family
- Keep your Commitments
- Whatever It Takes
- Respect & Dignity
- Smart & Steady
- Do the Right Thing
- Passion, Pride & Loyalty
- Humility
