Public Relations Assistant

Hermosa Beach, CA (On-site)

$27/hr – $30/hrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

You will own the day-to-day PR workflow from calendars and budgets to media monitoring, reporting, press samples, events, and influencer relations, while coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining strong editor and ambassador contacts.

  • Manage calendars and budgets across PR programs
  • Oversee media coverage, reporting, and press recaps
  • Coordinate events, samples, and influencer outreach

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Calendar and Budget Organizing: Maintain and update various PR calendars (including master calendars, lifestyle calendars, performance calendars, philanthropic calendars, ambassadors and athlete calendars, etc.).
  • Assist in managing PR budgets and allocating quarterly budgets for brand integration opportunities.
  • Media Monitoring and Reporting: Organize daily media coverage across monitoring platforms and maintain press coverage logs and reporting databases.
  • Compile and distribute daily press recaps to the appropriate internal teams.
  • Scan, clip, and archive print, digital, and broadcast press placements, including long-lead, short-lead, and online coverage.
  • Assist with compiling media recaps, coverage reports, and other PR reporting as needed.
  • Press Samples and Requests: Log press requests and pulls.
  • Ship and manage inventory of press samples.
  • Submit and log shoe orders.
  • Event and Outreach: Support the planning and execution of various events, including: Adoption events for BOBS from Skechers.; Press events for product launches.; Events featuring ambassadors and athletes.; Philanthropic initiatives.; Brand partnership events.

Requirements

  • College degree – Emphasis in Marketing/PR/Communications preferred.
  • Ability to work on-site at the Skechers Headquarters in Manhattan Beach, CA.
  • Demonstrated interest in Public Relations, fashion, lifestyle, and consumer products industries.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and media monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms and influencer marketing strategies.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
  • Creative thinker with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.
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Skechers

3.6 Glassdoor

Skechers is a Fortune 500® company — a growth-oriented brand that designs, develops, and markets a diverse product portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children around the globe.Skechers is focused on designing products that deliver style, comfort, innovation, and quality at a reasonable price.

Founded in 1992
Manhattan Beach, California, USA
15K employees (877 in marketing)
64% recommend to a friend
69% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$269.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.5%
Direct
57.2%
Referral
6.4%
Social
5.1%
Paid
3.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~14.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
603 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Total Funding
$500M
Last Raise
$500M
Post IPO Debt, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2019
    Post IPO Debt • $500M

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