Assistant, Public Relations

About the role

The Global PR team is seeking a highly organized and creative individual to support all national men’s and women’s PR initiatives. This role will involve establishing and maintaining relationships with key editors, stylists, and writers, managing logistics for daily sample requests, organizing and tracking product daily in Launchmetrics/Fashion GPS, liaising with internal teams, and supporting various PR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with key editors, stylists, and writers
• Manage logistics for daily sample requests from national media outlets
• Maintain organization of PR office and sample closet; archive, etc.
• Liaise with internal teams (VIP, Visual Merchandising, Creative, Wholesale) and international business units for sample requests and seasonal photo shoots
• Handle credits and fact-checking for all men’s and women’s placements
• Organize, track and maintain product daily in Launchmetrics/Fashion GPS
• Liaise with internal teams (VIP, Visual Merchandising, Creative, Wholesale) and international business units for sample requests and seasonal photo shoots
• Compile daily/weekly editorial reports, working closely with Brand Communications team on weekly/monthly recaps
• Work closely with intern on day-to-day tasks
• Collaborate on and contribute ideas for men’s and women’s PR initiatives
• Stay informed on all industry news and research best practices, especially regarding competitors
• Support and handle ordering runway samples
• Support the PR, VIP and Brand Comms team on seasonal Runway shows and Press Days
• Support with global PR administrative tasks including invoicing, maintaining distro lists, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ years of relevant PR experience
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with and influence internal and external partners
• Self-starter with strong initiative, ownership and accountability for business
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast paced, deadline driven environment

Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with PR software and tools
• Knowledge of fashion industry trends and competitors

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance