Associate Manager, Communications

New York City, NY (On-site)

$70K/yr – $86K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize Kate Spade New York communications programs by leading external PR and VIP partnerships, storytelling angles, events, gifting, and global reporting across cross-functional teams.

  • Lead global PR sample calendar, gifting, and influencer collaborations.
  • Manage external agencies and VIP partners while coordinating cross-functionally.
  • Drive storytelling, press materials, and event execution to elevate brand credibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support in managing external PR & VIP agency partners.
  • Develop press materials – look books, collection product decks, pitching collateral and more.
  • Identify and support crafting storytelling angles to pitch culturally relevant outlets and build fashion credibility with target audiences.
  • Support the development and execution of Communications-led events, including guest lists, spearheading event assets, results recaps, and more.
  • Partner cross-functionally on creative briefs and global requests.
  • Identify and vet new VIP talent partners who reflect brand values and reach target audiences.
  • Recommend seasonal product priorities for VIP dressing opportunities.
  • Lead product orders to support Press, VIP & Influencer dressing requests.
  • Handle administrative tasks including but not limited to: research/data needs, scheduling, general department organization, meeting notes, etc.
  • Support external PR agencies in day-to-day activities ranging from sample requests, image requests, credit requests, copy requests, and more

Requirements

  • College degree; 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Communications, PR or Marketing (in-house and/or agency)
  • Sharp instinct for evolving fashion, social & digital landscape
  • Strong written and verbal communication and cross-team collaboration
  • Excellent judgment, problem-solving, strong attention to detail and organization in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proactive contributor to team brainstorms and department initiatives
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Launchmetrics, Traackr & Sprinklr

Preferred

  • A strong understanding of the evolving fashion/retail industry, up-and-coming trends, and what drives cultural conversations amongst target audiences.
  • An excitement for creative thinking and bringing new ideas to the table as we work to push our brand’s boundaries and think outside-the-box.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to group discussions. We love to hear all perspectives!

Benefits

  • Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance.
kate spade new york logo

kate spade new york

since our launch in 1993 with six essential handbags, we’ve always stood for optimistic femininity. today we’re a global life and style house filled with handbags, of course. also clothes, shoes, jewelry, home décor, tech accessories and so many other things that you use every day. we value thoughtful details. we think a layer of polished ease looks (and feels) so chic. and to us, modern, sophisticated colors make a personal style statement all their own. it’s these founding principles that define our unique style. we like that our style is synonymous with joy. kate spade new york is part of the tapestry house of brands.

Founded in 1993
New York, New York, USA
4K employees (542 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$70K/yr – $86K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

See all kate spade new york salaries

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$171.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.5%
Direct
52%
Referral
4.1%
Social
3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4K

Recent News

kate spade new york logo

Associate Manager, Communications

kate spade new york · New York City, NY · On-site