Saks Fifth Avenue Specialist, Corporate Communications
- Location
- Saks DirectSaks DirectUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $72,000–89,000/year
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
Specialist, Corporate Communications at Saks Global - lead media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership for the world's largest luxury retailer.
Role & Responsibilities
- Draft and distribute external communication assets, including press releases, media pitches, media alerts, and executive bios
- Support executive thought leadership programs by drafting LinkedIn posts, identifying speaking opportunities, and coordinating submissions
- Manage day-to-day media inquiries, coordinate interview logistics, and prepare briefing documents for spokespeople
- Maintain media lists, monitor industry coverage, and build comprehensive reports analyzing PR impact and reach metrics
- Review, vet, and support coordination of speaking and endorsement requests from employees to ensure alignment with company priorities
- Coordinate logistics for media events, speaking engagements, and connections between reporters and leaders
- Collaborate closely with internal communications and brand marketing teams to align external narratives
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in luxury retail or customer-centric sectors
- Proven track record of pitching stories to media, managing press lists, and building relationships with key journalists
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with focus on press releases, media pitches, executive briefing documents, and corporate social media copy
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related discipline
Skills
Experience
3+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in luxury retail or customer-centric sectors. Agency experience is a plus.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Saks Direct, Saks Direct, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 72,000 to USD 89,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary benefits including critical illness and hospital coverage, employee discount
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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