Marketing Specialist, Brand Activation
NYC Alliance · New York, NY · Yesterday
On-siteMarketingFull-time
This is a hands-on execution role focused on translating brand campaigns into consistent, high-quality output across social media, influencer programs, events, and earned media. The role reports to the Marketing Director and collaborates closely with the Creative Lead, PR agency, and Ecommerce Ops Manager.
Responsibilities
- Social Media Execution
- Execute day-to-day social posting across Instagram (primary), TikTok, and emerging platforms
- Translate brand campaigns into consistent, engaging social content
- Manage content calendars and posting cadence
- Source, organize, and publish UGC aligned with brand standards
- Community management: comments, DMs, light engagement
- Influencer & Talent Activation
- Execute influencer seeding and outreach programs
- Coordinate gifting, tracking, contracts, and follow-ups
- Maintain influencer lists and performance reporting
- Support celebrity stylist and key influencer relationships (strategy and approvals led by Marketing Director)
- Events & Brand Activations
- Support execution of brand events (Brand Day 5/25, popups, influencer events)
- Manage logistics: vendors, guest lists, RSVPs, timelines
- Coordinate on-site execution and post-event content capture
- Support event-driven social, influencer, and PR amplification
- PR Agency Coordination
- Serve as the day-to-day point of contact with the PR agency
- Coordinate sample pulls, gifting lists, and shipment logistics
- Support PR initiatives with social, influencer, and event alignment
- Track press placements and organize coverage for internal sharing
- Ensure consistent messaging and timing across PR, social, influencer, and events
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Creative to ensure brand consistency
- Partner with Ecommerce Ops to align campaigns with launches and promotions
- Coordinate with PR agency, freelancers, and vendors as needed
Requirements
- 3-6 years experience in marketing, social, brand activation, or PR coordination
- Fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brand experience strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience working with PR agencies
- Experience supporting influencer programs and brand events
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- DTC brand experience
- Experience managing samples, gifting, and press logistics
- Strong aesthetic sensibility with operational discipline
- Comfortable with reporting and tracking performance
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
- Retirement Savings Plan Match
- Summer Fridays
- Discounts and more
Pay
$75,000–85,000 (varies based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience)