Manager

Orangefiery is seeking a manager to join the team

At Orangefiery we combine the analytical rigor of top consulting firms with the creative agility of leading communications agencies.

Those who excel at Orangefiery understand the importance of communications, public relations and stakeholder engagement, and also have a broader analytical and business mindset. In addition to bringing communications/public relations experience, critical skills for success at Orangefiery include experience and interest in qualitative research, strategy consulting and program development/management. All team members are expected to bridge these disciplines.

What makes Orangefiery different as a business:

Complex challenges, meaningful impact: Every project is a puzzle worth solving, from reframing corporate narratives to mapping stakeholder landscapes that drive transformation

Insights-driven approach: Our structured thinking and behavioral insights deliver solutions that work in the real world, not just in boardrooms

Collaborative partnership: We live for the moments when we’re so in sync with clients, we can finish their sentences — and we want that same partnership within our team

Requirement: A minimum of 5 years of work experience, including a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience (communications/PR agency or consulting firm); experience managing projects and teams  

Location: Hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in NYC office

Salary: $90,000-$140,000

Domain expertise required of all team members:

  • Writing and editing
  • Presentation skills
  • Research and analysis/insights generation
  • Project management
  • Client management
  • Experience/interest in working within scientific industries (e.g., pharma/biotech) in addition to other industries (e.g., foundations, nonprofits)

Other required skills for success:

  • Strategic mindset and critical thinking
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Able to work independently and as a team
  • Curious/continuous learner

Additional requirements for the manager role:

  • Pharma/biotech or closely related experience
  • Strategic planning / communications planning experience
  • Accountability for drafting and reviewing client deliverables
  • Experience running client meetings and managing project teams
  • Business development experience – drafting scopes of work and proposals, participating in new business pitches
  • Overall focus on business stewardship – people, financial and client development

What you will gain working at Orangefiery:

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Collaborative team and professional growth opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on problems that matter, with clients who value deep thinking
  • Opportunity to build expertise in both strategy and communications — because the future belongs to those who can bridge both worlds

Orangefiery is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

To apply for this role, or to express interest in other opportunities at Orangefiery, email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].