Responsibilities

• Execute communication strategies to position a range of home/design and lifestyle and brands in the media marketplace
• Retain a network of media contacts across print and digital categories, as well as bloggers
• Create targeted media lists and conduct press outreach to secure media opportunities, including press coverage in home/design, fashion (men’s and women’s), accessories, lifestyle, consumer, and business outlets on a national and regional level, in print and digital categories
• Research and conduct proactive outreach to bloggers and social media influencers for partnership and/or event opportunities
• Contribute to story angle development, daily product placement, and media tracking
• Coordinate logistics and manage guest lists for targeted press events to support seasonal launches, brand introductions, dinner/cocktail events, etc.
• Interface with clients daily as relevant to press opportunities, event management, sample traffic / loans, media monitoring, etc.
• Draft press materials, inclusive of press releases, company/executive bios, media alerts, case studies, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, proactively communicate progress and deliverables
• Complete individual tasks with minimal supervision; manage both up and down to the team

Requirements

• B.S/B.A in Public Relations/Communications or related field
• Minimum two years of experience at a PR agency
• Relationships within the home/design, lifestyle, fashion as well as digital and regional media on both a national and regional level a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking and verbal and written communications skills; team-oriented attitude
• Creative, efficient, detail-oriented and organized
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Solution-oriented with the ability to think critically and strategically
• Proactive with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative, yet fast-paced, environment
• Flexible, driven, curious and passionate about the design industry
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of PR databases/tools such as Cision, PR Newswire/Businesswire

Preferred

• Experience or personal interest in the interior design, architecture, luxury lifestyle industries, or adjacent categories
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to grow with the company

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time and unlimited paid time off
• Quarterly Mental Health Days off
• Maternity/paternity, bereavement and family medical leave
• Summer Fridays beginning at 1:30 PM from Memorial to Labor Day
• Inclusive Holiday calendar
• December break from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day
• Hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for all employees
• 401k plan for you to invest in your future that includes company matching
• Monthly stipend for cell phone service
• Celebration of individual and agency milestones (birthdays, etc.)