Refinery29 is a rapidly-growing digital media company that delivers non-stop inspiration for living a more stylish and creative life.  From fashion to beauty to products and shopping, Refinery29 takes its users on a constant journey of style discovery.

Since its inception in 2005, Refinery29 has focused on building a massive community through 24/7 original content.  Refinery29’s highly engaged consumer base yields 7mm unique visitors and 1.5mm subscribers generating 100mm page views each month.  In 2013, Refinery29 was rated #1 in Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Media Companies and #11 in Inc.’s top New York companies. In 2013, Mashable recognized R29’s redesign as of the “15 Innovative Redesigns of 2013”. 

We’re looking for a Director of Communication with a successful track record of planning, developing, and executing top-notch PR initiatives that impact brand awareness and industry credibility. You must be a creative thinker, a tireless networker, and have a methodical approach to achieving constant results, all while stretching our marketing budget.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Serving as Refinery29's in-house spokesperson
• Building and managing strong relationships with press contacts, brands, and other outside talent/collaborators
• Crafting press releases swiftly for external and internal communication
• Conducting press outreach for events, promotions, and other company initiatives
• Providing communication counsel to R29 team; defining talking points for media communication; arranging media training when necessary
• Working with internal teams to develop ongoing communication strategies to positively position R29
• Responding to media inquiries with immediacy
• Organizing press events for R29
• Leading crisis communication, as necessary
• Developing and managing our press contact/media list 

• Have at least 7 years of public relations experience at a fast-paced, growing digital company
• Have a successful track record of growing brand awareness
• Have a strong stable of contacts within the media industry
• Be a strategic thinker with the ability to execute creative and original ideas (no shot-gun approach)
• Have exceptional written, verbal, and listening skills
• Have the ability to identify media opportunities
• Have a sense of urgency and be able to meet deadlines
• Have experience working with large groups of bloggers and grass roots programs
• Have a 4-year degree in communications, PR or related field