Senior Manager, PR & Communications

Empathy New York, NY $120,000 - $143,000
Full Time Manager Level 7+ years

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About This Role

As Senior Manager, PR & Communications, you will lead media relations and partner-facing communications for Empathy, a company transforming how families navigate difficult life transitions. You will amplify Empathy’s voice across channels, strengthen relationships with key reporters, and elevate its position in tech and care innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute Empathy’s media relations strategy
  • Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across business, tech, trade, and lifestyle outlets
  • Lead proactive and reactive press efforts
  • Manage inbound media requests and secure high-impact coverage
  • Collaborate with external Comms partners and manage PR pipeline and press materials
  • Collaborate directly with clients and partners on joint PR efforts
  • Support Empathy’s overarching storytelling by translating core narratives into media-facing opportunities
  • Identify timely angles and trends that align with Empathy’s messaging
  • Work hand-in-hand with product marketing, brand, and sales teams to align messaging
  • Support alignment between global and U.S. communications priorities and maintain consistency across internal and external storytelling

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Experience managing cross-company announcements and co-marketing PR with clients or external partners
  • Proven track record of building relationships with media and securing impactful coverage across business, tech, and vertical outlets
  • Strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple fast-moving workstreams
  • Deep understanding of storytelling, positioning, and brand voice in a high-growth, mission-driven tech environment
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally across marketing, design, and leadership teams

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications, ideally across both agency and in-house roles

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with digital health, HR tech, insurtech, fintech, or the broader benefits ecosystem

Benefits

Stock Options
Flexible parental leave
Annual retreats
Team lunches for NYC office
Premium healthcare
Bereavement care (premium access to Empathy platform)
Comprehensive paid time off
401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
Remote employee stipend

About Empathy

Empathy is transforming the way families navigate life’s most difficult times - from the loss of a loved one to other major life transitions. They combine technology with compassionate human care to provide clarity, comfort, and peace of mind.

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