PR Manager, Americas

Responsibilities

• Plan, pitch, execute and track creative press campaigns across the company’s various departments, including Modern & Contemporary Art, Editions, Design, Photographs, Jewels and Watches, along with select Exhibitions and Dropshop.
• Work closely with the Head of PR and Corporate Communications, Americas, and the global communications team to develop and implement effective and comprehensive media relations strategies that promote auctions, exhibitions, and initiatives, and achieve business goals.
• Write and distribute content including press releases, media alerts, media pitches, and other communications. materials to targeted media outlets for auctions, exhibitions, partnerships, and corporate communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, reporters, and media professionals in the arts and culture sector and beyond.
• Field incoming inquiries from journalists for information on Phillips’ events, interview requests, etc.
• Work with external PR consultants to support Phillips’ communications strategy.
• Work cross-functionally across internal groups including the marketing, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment when coordinating projects.
• Initiate market research on arts, luxury, and all other relevant publications, recommending new channels for press campaigns.
• Work with the International PR team to assist with internal communications in support of the company’s vision, mission, brand and strategy.
• Provide administrative support, including maintaining the contacts database, managing corporate subscriptions, and working with the international team to collate press clippings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, required.
• 5-6 years of professional experience in public relations. Experience in art-related, design or luxury PR is a must, with a track record of leading press campaigns and securing coverage.
• Strong writing skills required.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint), required.