Head of Communications PR and Media

Carfrae Consulting is a global consultancy that provides hands‑on, strategic counsel for brands in all areas of communications, public relations, marketing, media, events and content creation. Barbara Sturm, The Colony Hotel Palm Beach, The Hedges Inn East Hampton, The Manner SoHo, RH (formerly Restoration Hardware), ROAR AFRICA, and ZIMMERMANN alongside select luxury projects.

Carfrae Consulting is seeking an established Communications Coordinator with a focus on hospitality, design, and lifestyle, specifically in the luxury realm. Candidates must be available full time and based in New York City, with in‑office teamwork required.

The Communications Coordinator directly supports the senior team on day‑to‑day client management and 360‑degree communications strategies and initiatives across multiple accounts, from concept through execution and reporting.

Supporting press strategy development, pitching, and placement with national and regional print and digital outlets across North America, as well as globally with select clients.

Handling all inbound press requests in a timely manner, including thorough background research, and facilitating all asset requests to meet editorial deadlines.

Maintaining media databases across multiple industries and clients, ensuring they are always up to date and continually expanding to include new targets.

Organizing client materials including press releases, campaign assets, product imagery, etc.

Interfacing with external agencies on behalf of consultancy clients, including the coordination of reports for global client events with international agency partners.

Maintaining editorial trackers and preparing bi‑weekly/monthly/bi‑monthly/initiative specific reports for clients, ensuring flawless presentations and consistent adherence to client reporting deadlines.

Leading always‑on media monitoring and tracking (print, digital & social) alongside fellow junior team members, including real‑time clipping of coverage to service to clients.

Experiential event knowledge a plus, from event concepting, production coordination, and guest list management, through press coverage, asset deployment, and post‑event reporting. Consistently and proactively seeking out new pitch and amplification opportunities on behalf of all agency clients, including prospective editorial media placements, speaking opportunities, partnerships, and beyond.

A minimum of 2-3 years full‑time public relations experience, with luxury design and/or hospitality experience preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as this role includes both client and media facing communication responsibilities.

Excellent computer skills, with strong proficiency in and a deep understanding of Google Drive (Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, and preferably Cision and/or similar media monitoring tools. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in communications, marketing, business or a related field preferred.

ability to travel for work on an as‑needed basis.

A good faith estimated annual pay range for this role is $60,000 - $65,000 per year. There may be future opportunities for continued pay progression based on continued strong performance in the role.

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