Publicist

Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

$30/hr – $40/hrMid Level3+ years expContract

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Lead the media relations for the NY Fashion Week Festival, owning end-to-end PR campaigns, media outreach, and celebrity engagement across fashion and lifestyle outlets.

  • Drive high-visibility coverage in top fashion and entertainment media.
  • Build and maintain relationships with editors, journalists, and celebrities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic PR campaign for NY Fashion Week Festival.
  • Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and event announcements.
  • Pitch stories and secure media coverage with fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle publications, including outlets such as Vogue, WWD, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, Fashionista, Essence, Refinery29, Forbes, and local New York media.
  • Build relationships with editors, journalists, influencers, and media contacts.
  • Coordinate and manage celebrity outreach and invitations.
  • Secure attendance from celebrities, influencers, stylists, tastemakers, and notable industry figures.
  • Coordinate press credentials and media check-in procedures for the event.
  • Identify and pursue interview opportunities for event organizers, designers, sponsors, and talent.
  • Assist in developing talking points and press materials.
  • Work closely with marketing and social media teams to maximize event visibility.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of public relations experience in fashion, entertainment, events, or luxury brands.
  • Existing relationships with fashion editors, entertainment media, and celebrity representatives strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of securing media placements and press coverage.
  • Strong writing skills with experience drafting professional press materials.
  • Exceptional communication and networking abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Previous New York Fashion Week or major event experience is highly preferred.

Preferred

  • Celebrity booking or VIP relations experience.
  • Existing contacts within fashion publications and entertainment media.
  • Experience managing red carpets, press lines, or large-scale events.
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The Model Experience

Our mission is to create opportunities for Models & Brands, by way of our fashion show. The Model Experience was founded in 2012 by FIDM graduate Ashley Covarrubias.

Founded in 2012
Los Angeles, California, USA
41 employees (18 in marketing)

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$30/hr – $40/hr

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Publicist

The Model Experience · Brooklyn, NY · Hybrid