Brand Communications Specialist

WE ARE / The Martin Brand Communications Team. The stewards of the Martin Brand are responsible for finding new ways to tell our story through earned and owned channels and dreaming up creative executional tactics to generate conversations that make the work, our people, and the agency famous. Our brand communications arm is in a tremendous period of growth and opportunity. As a close-knit group, we work together to tell Martin's story both internally and externally, earn Martin headlines in beloved trade and news outlets, and work closely with executive leadership on the strategy and expression of the Martin brand.

We’re growing full steam ahead and are looking for a Brand Communications Coordinator to join our team and match our momentum in telling some of the world’s most impactful stories. That's where you come in.

YOU ARE / A storyteller eager to land an impactful headline. A naturally strategic thinker and organized self-starter. A relationship builder. A quality writer—you value the craft of storytelling. A proactive spirit and empathetic listener. A lover of all things creative advertising. Ready to gain hands-on experience in internal and external communications.

YOUR BASELINE / You’re passionate about the advertising industry and brand storytelling. You possess a desire to grow within a creatively-led environment.

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree with some entry-level experience in public relations, marketing, and/or communications.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude, eager to learn and contribute to the team.
• Ability to work in the New York City office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage all support logistics for the Brand Communications team;
• Draft agendas for internal weekly status meetings and ensure follow-up actions are tracked and completed.
• Compile and distribute monthly email recaps to the executive committee, summarizing key coverage updates and milestones.
• Own campaign launch calendar; partner with project and account management to coordinate meetings with internal stakeholders, record notes to hold the team(s) accountable on action items.
• Monitor for agency press and update coverage tracker on an ongoing basis.
• Build and manage activity tracker to record all workstreams across the department including PR, awards, events & stages, and more.
• Drive team research; including industry and competitive analysis.
• Assist with corporate thought leadership initiatives, including research and writing support.
• Ability to draft press materials: pitch drafts and press releases
• Develop briefing sheets, as well as speaking, award, and editorial calendars; display good judgment when making decisions related to client and account support and deliverables.
• Ability to forge relationships with internal and external stakeholders, cross-functional departments, clients and media.
• Event support is needed internally and externally.

The salary range for NY Applicants for the Brand Communications Specialist role is: $65,000 - 70,000.00 annually.