Sr. Director, Communications

New York City, NY (On-site)

$150K/yr – $200K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead the brand’s strategic communications and positioning across editorial, events, and partnerships, driving earned media through high-impact campaigns, press relations, and activations while scaling a global PR function.

  • Own brand narrative and positioning across seasons
  • Lead editorial and press relations, campaigns, and activations
  • Build and manage a cross-functional PR team and budget

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communications & Brand Positioning:
  • - Develop and execute communications strategy that positions Alexander Wang within culture and contemporary fashion discourse
  • - Own brand narrative and positioning across seasons in partnership with the SVP, Marketing and Head of Design to translate product and brand vision into compelling media stories
  • - Ensure consistent brand alignment across all communications channels: editorial, events, partnerships, and collaborations
  • - Identify and capitalize on cultural moments and opportunities to authentically amplify the brand
  • Editorial & Press Relations:
  • - Cultivate and maintain direct relationships with key editors and journalists at tier-one fashion, culture, and lifestyle publications (print, digital, broadcast)
  • - Develop and execute strategic press campaigns for collections, collaborations, brand initiatives, and executive visibility
  • - Lead all press strategy, including media pitch development, press release creation, and executive positioning (quotes, interviews, speaking opportunities)
  • - Review and filter press requests for editorial placements, speaking engagements, interviews, and philanthropic opportunities; prioritize requests aligned with brand strategy

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or marketing
  • Minimum 3+ years in a Director-level or equivalent leadership role
  • Proven track record of developing and executing integrated communications strategies that generated significant earned media and brand positioning
  • Demonstrated expertise in fashion, luxury, or culture communications with deep knowledge of the fashion media landscape
  • Established relationships with key editors and journalists at major fashion/culture publications
  • Experience leading successful brand activations, events, and experiential campaigns that generated media coverage and cultural impact
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
  • Strong copywriting and creative ideation skills
  • Excellent analytical and project management skills

Benefits

  • Clothing allowance & discounted merchandise
  • Healthcare (medical/dental/vision) coverage
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) & Commuter benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer match
  • Summer Fridays
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3.1 Glassdoor

Alexander Wang is a global luxury lifestyle brand that challenges the conformity of luxury fashion at the intersection of high and low culture. Since its launch in 2005, the Alexander Wang brand has continued to redefine luxury through sharp design, while simultaneously creating a world that questions everything and embraces reinvention. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Alexander Wang moved to New York City and launched his eponymous label nearly 20 years ago and has spearheaded the brand’s growth into a global lifestyle brand offering high-quality womenswear, menswear, and accessories. Alexander Wang is available for purchase online at www.alexanderwang.com, at its 49 Alexander Wang stores and at leading retailers around the world across the U.S., Canada China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, France, England, and Italy. For more information, visitwww.alexanderwang.com or follow us @alexanderwangny.

Founded in 2005
New York, New York, USA
382 employees (113 in marketing)
43% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
231.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$14.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.4%
Direct
44.8%
Referral
5%
Social
3.6%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~382

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
38 (10% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Series Unknown, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2022
    Series Unknown

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