: Communication , Marketing , Paid Media , Press Release , social media
Location
Duration
Expected 9 months contract with possible extension
Job Description
Pay Rate : $20 / hr The pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.
Featured Benefits
Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA401(k)Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local lawsGeneral Function
The Public Relations Assistant is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the US-based Public Relations team, providing critical administrative PR support across the company’s eyewear, retail and pure player portfolio. This role assists with the creation of PR presentations and recaps and reports, implementation of PR strategies, tracking and analyzing those strategies’ results, organic and paid influencer programs and product seedings, paid editorial / media partnerships, PR events, product, shipments and other logistics coordination, invoice submission and budget and administrative management. This role is hybrid and based in New York City and reports to the Americas PR Managers, with dotted lines to the other members of the PR team whom the role secondarily supports.
Reconciling and processing invoices and finance process and supporting in budget managementSupport on product management and inventory, shipping and logistics managementSchedule meetings and ensures that all preparations are made prior to the meeting time in addition to capturing meeting notesSupport in planning, execution and recapping of all PR and influencer activitiesCreate, compile and / or review detailed Excel and PowerPoint documentsCoordinate communication between internal team and external partnersAssist in developing and implementing brand-specific PR plans and activities in local marketsEnsure accuracy of press and social results tracking, utilizing DMR and Companion platformsSupport in PR asset development, when necessary (if not provided by global), including press releases, media alerts, talking points and presentations.Assist in achieving excellent results through editorial press, social / influencer programs and paid editorial / media opportunitiesSupport on general administrative support of PR activations and team as neededLiaise with external agency partners in North America and LATAM to equip them with all necessary PR assets (press releases, photos / videos, samples / seeding products), PR / influencer strategies, shipping documents as well as collect results / recaps from those agencies / markets and create comprehensive recaps for the global teamBasic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Marketing, Media, Communications or BusinessExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsPrevious in-house or agency PR experience fashion / accessoriesExcellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookHigh degree of flexibility, adaptability, optimism, and solution-oriented mindsetOutstanding logistics, project-management and follow-up skillsExisting knowledge of and desire to learn more about the PR, media and influencer landscapesExcellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a teamExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailEnjoys working with and supporting othersHighly organized, self-starter, strong initiativeAbility to work on multiple projects and prioritize workload#J-18808-Ljbffr