Public Relations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the development and execution of national and regional press strategies to amplify the Maison’s visibility and narrative across key communications pillars.
• Drive communications for high-profile initiatives including boutique openings, Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain, Venice Film Festival, Cartier Collection exhibitions, and arts & culture programs.
• Secure high-quality editorial coverage across top-tier publications, shaping and refining key messages tailored to the North American audience.
• Craft and distribute compelling press materials on relevant communication topics.
• Draft talking points, welcome notes, letters and other external communications.
• Develop polished, visually strong presentations, recaps, and communication tools for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize industry trends, media landscape shifts, and competitive activity to inform strategy.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key editors and journalists across business, arts, and lifestyle verticals.
• As a trusted partner to media, proactively identify opportunities to elevate the Maison’s voice and positioning.
• Conceptualize, pitch, and execute editorial projects and PR activations end-to-end, ensuring excellence in delivery and alignment with brand priorities.
• Partner closely with Product PR to ensure cohesive and proactive storytelling across categories.
• Collaborate with the Press Treatment team to elevate press and tastemaker experiences and activations.
• Work alongside Regional and Boutique teams to support and amplify commercial priorities through communications.
• Align with the Arts & Culture team to deliver seamless and timely communications support.
• Support Corporate Affairs and Reputation Management initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 7+ years of Public Relations experience.
• Deep communications expertise that is global in nature and spans both external (partners such as consumers and influencers) and internal subject areas, either in-house or at an agency.
• Experience managing high-exposure assignments.
• Experience in executing press events.
• Natural storyteller with excellent speaking, writing and editing skills; can easily simplify messages.
• A problem solver who is ready to act; understands how to aim to clarify and address sensitive topics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with reporting and analytics tools inclusive of DMR, Lefty, and Muckrack.

Personal Skills

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to orchestrate and manage all details required to produce effective communications.
• A positive “can-do” attitude.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Able to work independently.
• Flexible, collaborative and deadline driven.
• Is open, honest and direct but tactful and respectful in communications style and approach.
• Ability to travel and work off business hours as needed.

We Offer

• Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones.
• Core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available.
• The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program.
• Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

Expected salary range

$100,000 to $120,000 plus incentives.