Temporary Marketing & Public Relations Associate

Egg Harbor City, NJ (On-site)

$30/hr – $35/hrMid Level5+ years expTemporary

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive public relations support for a retail brand on-site in Egg Harbor City, with cross-functional storytelling and campaigns.

  • Own media outreach, pitch development, and relationship management across brand channels.
  • Must-have: 5–8 years of marketing/PR experience, with media relations and reporting.
  • Standout: On-site role at Spencer’s/Spirit with cross-functional collaboration and fast-paced campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support media and influencer outreach, including pitch development, press materials, and relationship management
  • Manage incoming media requests and ensuring timely, accurate responses aligned with brand voice
  • Assist with product and brand publicity initiatives that support sales, marketing, and corporate reputation
  • Prepare briefing materials and talking points for interviews and press opportunities
  • Support PR analytics and reporting, including media research, pitch execution, and performance tracking
  • Analyze media coverage and campaign performance using tools such as Cision and Meltwater (preferred)
  • Provide PR support for store openings, product launches, press previews, and brand activations
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, creative, and production teams to manage timelines and deliverables
  • Help ensure consistency of brand voice and messaging across external communications
  • Assist with the creation of press releases, media guides, lookbooks, and other PR content assets
  • Contribute to brainstorming, storytelling, and media programming initiatives that elevate brand visibility

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of relevant marketing and public relations experience; retail or consumer brand experience
  • Proven experience managing media relations, campaign reporting, and executive level communications
  • Strong strategic writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple brand voices
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze campaign performance and clearly communicate insights
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Confident leader with the ability to influence cross functional partners without direct authority
  • Highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); strong Excel skills required for reporting and budget tracking
  • Familiarity with media monitoring, influencer platforms, and performance measurement tools (Cision, Meltwater, PR Newswire)

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field preferred
  • 5-8 years of relevant marketing and public relations experience; retail or consumer brand experience strongly preferred
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Spencer's

We are a lifestyle retail company with two unique brands located throughout the U.S., Canada, and online. Our Home Office is located just minutes from the beach in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.At Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always - integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place to Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s A Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”

Founded in 1947
Egg Harbor, New Jersey, USA

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