Phillips Industries

PR & Storytelling Director

Phillips Industries

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fairfield • New Jersey • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Craft compelling brand and product stories that uphold PJ’s pillars and establish us as the ultimate authority in wallcovering
  • Develop a strategic content roadmap aligned with brand and business objectives
  • Establish brand voice guidelines and ensure consistency across all channels
  • Create campaign messaging that resonates with client needs and inspires designers
  • Craft and pitch stories to both endemic and non-endemic press
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with editors, influencers, designers, and partners
  • Manage press calendars, coverage trackers, and identify opportunities to showcase industry news
  • Measure and report on the impact of all media efforts
  • Develop strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships within and beyond the design community
  • Utilize showrooms and headquarters for immersive brand experiences
  • Collaborate with designers on promotional opportunities and product selections
  • Amplify brand and partner initiatives across all channels and quantify results
  • Attend industry events, markets, and showhouses to stay on the pulse of design trends
  • Meet regularly with editors, influencers, and industry insiders
  • Continuously monitor trends and foster innovation to keep PJ at the forefront of the industry

Requirements

  • Must be based in New Jersey (or able to work on-site 3 days per week at our Fairfield, NJ headquarters)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in PR, brand storytelling, or strategic communications, preferably in luxury design or home interiors
  • Proven ability to craft compelling brand and product narratives across multiple channels
  • Strong media relations experience with established connections to editors, influencers, and industry partners
  • Demonstrated success in securing earned media coverage and managing press calendars
  • Experience developing strategic content roadmaps and brand voice guidelines
  • Ability to lead immersive brand experiences and partnerships within the design community
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and pitching abilities
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with PR tools
  • Willingness to travel for industry events and markets as needed
  • Collaborative team player with a “can-do” attitude and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Creative thinker with a passion for design trends and continuous innovation.
Benefits
  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $125,000 to $150,000, based on your experience.
  • Company bonus program
  • Annual Cost of Living Increase
  • Retirement Plan - company automatically contributes approximately 10% of your annual compensation
  • Health Benefits: Medical Coverage – low cost to the employee ($40 per month)
  • Spouse/ Domestic Partner/ Civil Union Partner Coverage
  • Family Coverage
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Prescription Plan
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Tax advantages through Flexible Spending Accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
  • 20 Paid days off per calendar year
  • 10 Paid holidays
  • Detailed onboarding plans that outline 30/60/90 goals and trainings.
  • Earn Paid time off for community service - Up to 3 days per year
  • Employee Discount on PJ Wallcoverings

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
brand storytellingstrategic communicationsmedia relationsearned media coveragecontent roadmap developmentbrand voice guidelinesproject managementpresentation skillspitching abilitiestrend monitoring
Soft skills
collaborative team playerstrong communication skillscreative thinkingrelationship buildinginnovationability to manage multiple prioritiescan-do attitudeleadershipadaptabilitystrategic thinking