Senior Publicist

New York City, NY (On-site)

$85K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 18 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive global media relations for fashion and lifestyle brands, leading strategy, client management, and team development across high-profile events.

  • Guide top-tier media outreach and feature placements
  • Lead client relationships and PR campaign leadership
  • Develop and mentor a publicists team across events and activations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Media Relations & Strategy
  • Develop and execute high-level media strategies, securing top-tier press coverage across fashion, lifestyle, and business publications.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, including editors, journalists, and industry leaders.
  • Oversee editorial outreach, feature placements, news items and brand storytelling, ensuring alignment with client goals.
  • Oversee thought leadership strategy for clients where applicable, securing top tier placements for brand executives
  • Lead media pitching efforts for local, national, and international press across print, digital, social and broadcast platforms.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitor activity, identifying new opportunities for client exposure.
  • Analyze media performance metrics, offering strategic insights and recommendations to enhance brand positioning.
  • Client & Account Management
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, ensuring a seamless and strategic PR experience.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations, working either in-house or at an agency.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to travel (domestic/international) as needed
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience using media tracking and PR software, such as Launchmetrics or similar platforms.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus.
  • Proficiency with digital media platforms, analytics tools, and content management systems is preferred.
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KCD

KCD is a global leader in brand experience with offices in New York, Paris, London, and Los Angeles. For more than 40 years, the agency has developed and applied its unparalleled fashion expertise while also servicing culture-driven industries across popular, luxury and community pillars. KCD’s teams work with brands that span emerging to established, amplifying new buzz, and maintaining legacy power alike. With customized creative strategies, comprehensive public relations campaigns, and world-class event solutions, KCD’s precision-focused execution makes an impact across today’s most relevant channels. Always at the frontier of innovation, KCD is dedicated to a continuum of experience: Catalyzing it, creating it, and ensuring that it lasts.

New York, New York, USA
412 employees (150 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.1%
Direct
44.7%
Referral
5%
Social
23.5%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~412

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
127 (31% of company)
Median Career Experience
28 years
Median Tenure
29.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1