Full-Time

Public Relations and Communications Director

Fortune Media

Posted on 7/18/2024

Fortune

Fortune

1,001-5,000 employees

Media company providing business insights and rankings

Financial Services
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$100k - $120kAnnually

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Minimum of 3 days/week in the office; strong preference for candidates based in lower Manhattan.

Category
PR & Communications
Growth & Marketing
Requirements
  • 3+ years full-time experience in public relations or similar role required (this is not an entry-level position); business news experience ideal, media experience preferred.
  • Superior writing, communication, collaboration, and research skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage and juggle multiple projects and to prioritize effectively and get things done.
  • Knowledge and interest in global business, purpose-led companies and leaders.
  • Excellent sense of the media landscape and media relations, including media contacts across digital, broadcast, and print.
  • Understanding of industry best practices.
  • Creative approaches to public relations and promotion.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to and implement publicity and media relations strategies for the company’s products, services, and people, including journalists, editorial franchises, conferences, business lines and products, advertising partnerships, and awards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and maintain open communication with senior management.
  • Help manage press and other attendees and PR efforts onsite at select company events and conferences.
  • Track media coverage and distribute media reports.
  • Draft press releases and other announcements, and coordinate distribution on PR Newswire, company website, and other platforms.
  • Help with internal communications including staff memos, town hall talking points, and executive videos.
  • Follow industry trends and make recommendations to promote our journalists, business, and brand.
  • Pitch editorial stories, journalists, and franchises to outside media and industry trade outlets, including those in print, digital, and broadcast, and develop sources for pitching and booking Fortune journalists on prominent digital and video outlets, and podcasts.
  • Help prep Fortune leaders and journalists for media appearances, whether on podcasts or TV, or for print and online stories.
  • Help address inbound inquiries.

Fortune provides trusted information and compelling stories to business leaders, investors, and professionals across various industries. The company is well-known for its authoritative rankings, such as the Fortune 500 list, which showcases the largest U.S. companies by revenue. Fortune creates and shares content through its website, magazines, newsletters, and conferences, generating revenue from advertising, subscriptions, and event sponsorships. What sets Fortune apart from its competitors is its focus on finance, leadership, technology, health, and lifestyle topics, appealing to a loyal audience that values high-quality business journalism. The company's goal is to improve the business world and make a positive impact as it moves into its second century.

Company Stage

ICO

Total Funding

$1.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1929

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in ESG criteria boosts demand for Fortune's business journalism content.
  • AI-driven content personalization can enhance reader engagement and subscription rates.
  • Virtual events allow Fortune to expand its Live Media offerings globally without constraints.

What critics are saying

  • Decline in print media consumption may affect Fortune's magazine sales and advertising revenue.
  • Increased competition from digital-native platforms could attract Fortune's audience.
  • Economic downturns could reduce advertising budgets, impacting Fortune's primary revenue stream.

What makes Fortune unique

  • Fortune's authoritative rankings like the Fortune 500 set it apart in business journalism.
  • Its long, in-depth feature articles provide unique insights not found in competitors.
  • Fortune's Live Media events foster global business communities and networking opportunities.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

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