Job description

American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail and dining, comprising more than 3 million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. American Dream is home to leading attractions, including DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, Dream Wheel – a 300-foot observation wheel overlook the NYC skyline, as well as attractions debuting soon such as The Game Room Powered by Hasbro and Skip Barber Racing Go-Kart Academy. American Dream’s immersive luxury shopping and dining experience – The Avenue – features Saks Fifth Avenue, Hermès, Saint Laurent, Dolce&Gabbana, Carpaccio, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and much more. The retail collection is further expanded with flagship locations for Aritzia, H&M, PRIMARK, Uniqlo, Sephora and Zara; as well as the Toys“R”Us global flagship, the only standalone location in the U.S, and the world’s first and only “candy department store,” IT’SUGAR.
For more information on American Dream, visit www.americandream.com or find us on Instagram @americandream and TikTok @americandream_official.

Key Objective(s):
The main purpose of the Public Relations & Community Relations Coordinator is:

• To assist in the dissemination of key messages of American Dream and promote American Dream as the premier retail and entertainment complex.
• To build relationships with local community to benefit American Dream.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the research, writing and distribution of all American Dream media materials including press releases and weekly calendar announcements.
• Build and manage a workflow calendar for all press releases and media alerts.including reporters, producers, and editors.
• Manage the media monitoring services; document, summarize and distribute information on a daily/ weekly/ monthly basis.
• Generate media reports and recaps for American Dream special events, holidays, and year-end.
• Compile media coverage reports.
• Research big ideas and opportunities to bring more exposure to American Dream.
• Assist in coordinating live media coverage in American Drea
• Assist in implementing day to day media requests specifically article fact checks, photo requests and coordinating live media coverage in American Dream.
• Function as part of the crisis communication team.
• Work with various production crews filming onsite at American Dream.
• Partner with broader Community Relations team and support efforts on behalf of American Dream
• Develop and manage relationships with local chambers of commerce, Meadowlands, local mayors, key community organizations.
• Serve as a liaison between all American Dream departments to ensure communication of community/non-profit events.
• Assist with researching and identifying key signature community organizations and represent American Dream to these organizations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ yrs. experience in media relations or journalism
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable in working with news media pitching stories
• Knowledgeable in producing press releases, and related media materials
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills required

Physical Job Requirements:

• Sitting- time spent on computers, phones and filing systems - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Perform repetitive motion (using keyboard) - Frequently
• Reach at or below shoulder level - Frequently
• Stand and move - Frequently
• Stoop and squat - Frequently
• Lifting/carry up to 20 pounds – Occasionally
• Kneel and bend - Occasionally
• Reach at or above shoulder level – Occasionally

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law

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