Account Assistant, Fashion Communications

New York City, NY (On-site)

$42K/yr – $44K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end sample lifecycle and media-facing activities, driving client visibility through sample trafficking, press outreach, and performance reporting while supporting events and internal coordination.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Sample trafficking; Support the booking-in process of samples, at the beginning of the season and throughout the season
  • Monitor and control the movement of all client samples internally
  • Responsible for the send out and returns process of samples externally to key contacts (editors, influencers, stylists, etc.)
  • Loss prevention – implements and maintains a process and accountability for all samples identifying any risk factors and sharing updates / concerns with the wider team
  • Work collaboratively with the Logistics team to ensure that tasks are carried out in line with processes and in an efficient manner
  • Build and cultivate relationships with media peers by supporting with showroom appointments
  • Media Monitoring: daily review of media – newspapers, magazines, and key digital and social media outlets
  • Compile and review editorial clippings and metrics, and share coverage with clients
  • Support on compiling client reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, focusing on the relevant activities of the AA
  • Actively involved in pitching samples to press, developing, and writing creative product pitches

Requirements

  • Experience as a communications and marketing intern ideally within luxury fashion and lifestyle
  • Highly dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic
  • Strong communication skills (both written and oral), research, and organization skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, to meet deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Confidence to make suggestions, bring ideas to the wider team that focuses on client experience and work, alone or as part of a team
  • High level of attention to detail and the ability to present and interpret quantitative and qualitative data
  • Interest in culture, arts, fashion and lifestyle
  • Must be proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (knowledge of Fashion GPS is welcomed but not essential)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • 401K Employer Match program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days,
  • Company-wide closure last week of the year
  • 10 Federal Holidays Observed
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The Independents

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The Independents is a global ecosystem of 21 best-in-class partner agencies crafting extraordinary brand experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. In collaboration with its clients across the luxury and lifestyle industries, The Independents creates meaningful connections between people and the brands they love.The Independents’ curation reflects an expansive roster of industry pioneers, including 2 x 4, Atelier Athem, Atelier Lum, Bureau Béatrice, Bureau Betak, Bureau Future, Ctzar, Inca Productions, k2, Karla Otto, Kennedy, Kitten Production, Kitty Events, Lefty, Lucien Pagès Communication, MA+Group, Prodject, Sunshine, Terminal 9 Studios, The Qode and We Are Ona. The group’s capabilities span research, core strategy, communications strategy, design, production and distribution, a scope that adapts to every creative challenge.The group translates strategic insights into creative concepts, which are developed into personally relevant experiences that engage local and global audiences by way of its presence in Milan, Paris, London, Munich, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Riyadh.In March 2025, The Independents launched L’Incubateur, a pioneering initiative conceived to identify, support and accelerate the next wave of talent, entrepreneurs and creative agencies on a global scale. Since June 2023, The Independents has been backed by Banijay Group and TowerBrook Capital Partners.

Founded in 2017
Paris, Île-de-France, FRA
78 employees (7 in marketing)
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Salaries

Posted range

$42K/yr – $44K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

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$93K/yr

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Funding

Last Raise
Series Unknown, 9 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2017
    Series Unknown

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.6%
Direct
35.2%
Referral
6.7%
Social
24.2%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~80
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Account Assistant, Fashion Communications

The Independents · New York City, NY · On-site