Public Relations Associate

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

This listing is for a Public Relations Associate at Marc Fisher Footwear, focusing on multi-brand PR, influencer partnerships, sample coordination, and press events. The role involves market research, press outreach, reports, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building in fashion media. Requirements include 2-3 years in PR/communications, a bachelor’s degree, and solid organizational and social media skills. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401k match, holidays, PTO, and more.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conduct multi-brand market research as well as keep on top of emerging trends, opportunities, technologies, and influencers
  • Maintain and update press database and outreach lists- Experience in MuckRack, Meltwater, and Cision a plus.
  • Manage all product/image/credit requests
  • Create weekly PR/Influencer + hindsight reports for the season as well as specific events and launches
  • Order and maintain multi-brand seasonal PR samples, product images, and giftings
  • Cross-functional partnership for sample shares and various internal needs
  • Maintain multi-brand sample inventory and tracking
  • Support in day-to-day administration and communication amongst internal teams
  • Assist in multi-brand press events, seasonal campaign photoshoots, and capturing social content
  • Actively source and engage with new talent and foster communication for ongoing partnerships

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in PR/communications, digital platforms, influencer marketing space
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once with strong follow through
  • Keen interest and understanding of the evolving fashion market and press landscape, including key editorial trends and print/digital outlets (both established and up-and-coming)
  • Keeps a pulse on current social media trends
  • Ability to work productively in a creative, collaborative environment.
  • Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple projects
  • Growing network of press, stylist and industry relationships a plus
  • Working knowledge of all social media platforms

Preferred

  • Experience in MuckRack, Meltwater, and Cision

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision offerings
  • 401k Plan with company match
  • 15+ Paid Holidays
  • Summer Fridays
  • 15 PTO days
  • Company paid life insurance at 2x salary
  • Employee Discount
  • Commuter & Medical/Dependent Flex Spending Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
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Marc Fisher Footwear

Established in 2005, Marc Fisher Footwear is a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear with a legacy of expertise. We have a nimble, customer-oriented culture fueled by passionate people and hard work.Footwear fashion is our heritage. We have over 100 years of experience.Our commitment to quality is what drives us: quality of people, quality of product, and quality of fit. Making great shoes is what we do.Lead by an experienced executive team, the company is a full-service, product-Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut with showrooms in New York City. Marc Fisher Footwear is sold worldwide through department stores, specialty stores and eCommerce sites.Marc Fisher Footwear's portfolio of iconic fashion brands:GUESS, G by Guess, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Earth, Calvin Klein, Hunter Boots, Rockport, Bandolino, indigo rd., Unisa, and Easy Spirit along with the namesake brands – Marc Fisher and Marc Fisher LTD

Founded in 2005
Old Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

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