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Public Relations & Marketing Assistant / Coordinator

Employer
Prabal Gurung
Location
New York City, New York (US)
Closing date
18 Aug 2022

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Job Details

The Public Relations & Marketing position will support the department in driving the brand’s overall awareness through daily communication with the media to generate high quality coverage.

PRESS & EVENTS

  • Identify, manage, and cultivate editor and stylist relationships;
  • Support in the development of press, VIP, and influencer target lists, while maintaining, organizing, and updating existing lists;
  • Disseminate press releases to media to support news, product launches, and VIP dressing, while supporting press outreach initiatives including seasonal collection reviews and pitching editorial story coverage;
  • Maintain seasonal sample sets and manage both internal and external requests;
  • Assess, coordinate, and track all editorial samples loans and VIP dressing requests from initial outreach to final press coverage;
  • Timely, thorough, and accurate communication regarding collection sample requests, hi-res image requests and credit requests;
  • Timely packing, sending and return coordination of all incoming and outgoing PR samples; Ensure showroom, sample closet, and archive closets are organized;
  • Compile timely reporting and press monitoring, drawing actionable suggestions from various metrics and proposing new ideas;
  • Manage all brand gifting initiatives and trade agreements;
  • Coordinate Founder Prabal Gurung speaking engagements and interview requests, inclusive of compiling briefing docs, speaking notes, and scheduling with his team;
  • Assist with event organization, logistics and on-site responsibilities, inclusive of Fashion Week presentation and shows, press days, and other red-carpet initiatives, from planning to execution to reporting;

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Write and edit copy for digital content such as social media, emails, and blogs;
  • Own organic social calendars and posting for brand - organize and schedule digital content and posts, create copy, and field incoming interdepartmental requests;
  • Community manage, monitor, and moderate discussions/comments on social media pages and suggest responses that work with each platform’s best practices;
  • Review partnership content approvals with a strong understanding of internal brand and legal guidelines;
  • Coordinate and assist on production of all e-commerce and editorial shoots including scheduling, sample management, and distributing assets;

GENERAL

  • Monitor and report on competitor brand activity, as well as culturally relevant events, VIPs, and other tentpole moments;
  • Compile and execute internal and external reports including weeklies, monthlies, seedings, special projects, and event recaps;
  • Train interns to assist PR office with daily logistic needs;
  • Responsible for restocking Communications & Marketing office with sample trafficking materials;

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree with major in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related disciplines and at least 1-3 years' experience in the fashion industry, preferably in marketing, public relations or related disciplines;
  • Sample trafficking experience either at a fashion brand or on the agency side;
  • Working knowledge of fashion media and experience working with stylists and editors;
  • Strong understanding of and interest in the major social media platforms and their best practices, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc. and scheduling software;
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, as well as strong written and verbal skills Appreciation and understanding of the fashion industry;
  • Must be highly organized, detailed oriented and able to work in a fasted paced environment;
  • Organizational skills and the ability to multitask, handling several projects at once and meeting tight deadlines;
  • Resourcefulness, detail-oriented, proactive, and creative, with possession of a strong work ethic and high level of confidentiality;
  • Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office, iWork and Launchmetrics samples, mailings, and reporting;
  • Ability to work occasional early mornings, late nights and weekends;

Company

Prabal Gurung launched his eponymous collection in February 2009 with a philosophy encompassing modern luxury, indelible style and an astute sense of glamour. The designer chooses to manufacture in New York City to uphold standards of quality while supporting the local community. The brand recognizes the importance of domestic production, particularly in respect to the quality of the finished product and helps to bring this awareness to an international audience. His focus on quality and innovation has placed Gurung at the forefront of American fashion with designs worn by leading ladies including First Lady Michelle Obama and the Duchess of Cambridge, to name a few. The designer has also collaborated with Target, MAC Cosmetics, TOMS, and Lane Bryant. He was named Global Creative Director of global jewelry brand Tasaki in September 2017.

Company info
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Telephone
646-916-1237
Location
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New York
New York
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United States

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