Communications Manager, Media Relations (Consumer Social Platform)

 

Love the Chase of a Great Story?

If you light up when a pitch lands, this is your role. We are hiring a media relations pro to join the communications team at one of the world's most recognized social media companies, supporting two apps that sit at the center of culture. You will shape how millions of people first hear about new features, creator moments, and the trends everyone will be talking about next week.

This is a dedicated media relations seat, not a generalist comms role. Your job is to pitch, place, and win coverage. If that sounds like your happy place, keep reading.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Own media relations for high visibility product launches, landing coverage across consumer and tech publications, next generation outlets, and creator and social publisher networks
• Spot the story before anyone else does, from Gen Z trends and creator led case studies to cultural music moments and viral platform content
• Craft sharp pitch angles, press narratives, and outreach plans that cut through a crowded news cycle
• Build genuine relationships with the reporters, creators, and social publishers who shape consumer tech and youth culture coverage
• Team up with product, marketing, and partnerships to bring launch strategies to life
• Watch your results roll in, then iterate fast on what lands

What Makes You Great at This

• 4 or more years in public relations, journalism, social media, or a related field
• A real network. You can name your media contacts and point to coverage you personally secured
• A gift for turning product features into stories reporters actually want to write
• Creative instincts for next generation outlets and social platforms
• Writing chops that shine across press releases, blog posts, brand narratives, and social content
• Energy for collaboration and speed. This team moves fast and loves it

Bonus Points For

• Consumer or lifestyle PR agency experience with fast paced pitching reps
• A sixth sense for trends and framing features into culture stories
• Existing media connections in the New York or Los Angeles market

Why You Will Love It

You will have direct ownership of earned coverage for products used by a massive global audience. Every placement you land is visible, celebrated, and tied to launches people genuinely care about. For the right person, this is a portfolio defining opportunity with one of the biggest names in consumer tech.

Sound Like You?

Apply with examples of coverage you have landed. This team is hiring quickly, so if this role speaks to you, reach out today.

Location: Remote or Hybrid in New York City or Los Angeles, (must be located in the United States)

Role type: Contract 12 Month Position 

Expected hours: 40 per week 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?

Language:

• English  (Required)