Media Relations Manager - Full Time Permanent - Visa Independent

Location: NYC, NY / Edison, NJ

Travel: 25%

The Media Relations Manager Corporate Communications will be a key player in shaping how Client is represented and viewed by the media, influencers and key stakeholders across North America. This role requires a seasoned communications professional with a passion for storytelling, a deep understanding of the B2B technology landscape, and a strong network of top-tier business and tech reporters.

• Shape the Narrative: Develop and execute earned media strategies that reinforce Client s leadership in digital transformation, AI, cloud, and emerging technologies.
• Engage the Media: Build and sustain relationships with influential journalists, editors, producers, and influencers across business, tech, and trade outlets.
• Tell Great Stories: Partner with business units, marketing, and leadership to translate complex technology topics into compelling stories that garner high-value media coverage.
• Media Train Executive: Provide executives with proven strategies for executives to successfully participate in media interviews and speaking engagements.
• Amplify Leadership: Consistently secure high-impact interviews, bylines, and media opportunities for senior executives.
• Navigate with Confidence: Provide communications counsel and media support during issues and high-visibility moments.
• Track and Improve: Monitor coverage, assess performance, and share data-driven insights to strengthen storytelling impact.

• Experience: 13 15 years in media relations, journalism, or corporate communications, ideally within the B2B technology or professional services sectors.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of enterprise tech trends AI, automation, data, cloud, cybersecurity and how they drive business transformation.
• Relationships: Proven network of contacts across major business and technology media.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional writing, storytelling, and message development skills; ability to craft narratives that resonate with business audiences.
• Strategic Mindset: Confident managing complex issues, thinking critically, and influencing at senior levels.
• Collaboration: Thrives in a global, matrixed environment and enjoys working with cross-functional teams.
• Tools: Experience with media monitoring and analytics platforms (e.g., Cision, Meltwater)