PR Manager, Culture + Retail

Account Manager

PR Consulting is a brand strategy and public relations agency that specializes in developing and communicating authentic narratives to position companies and individuals across multi-platform channels. Our company is seeking candidates for the Manager role within our Culture team, supporting senior level staff across best in class fashion, retail and sport clients.

The ideal candidate would be joining our dynamic team, and should be enthusiastic, dedicated, and culture obsessed. The Manager will be part of PR Consulting’s team in New York and report directly to the department's Directors.

Job Description

• Support senior staff in the ideation and development of strategy supporting clients’ goals
• Pitch and secure media coverage on client activity across both traditional and new media
• Ideate creative pitch and media angles and concepts
• Manage media requests for editorial opportunities and events - supporting on-site as needed
• Liaise directly with clients and manage day to day account activity
• Create media alerts, releases, and other press collateral
• Plan and execute events and brand activations
• Research and share analysis on top trends within the fashion/culture/sport industries
• Demonstrate strong relationships with target press and influencers
• Build and maintain target media lists, consistently developing new relationships aligned with theever-changing landscape
• Develop influencer seeding strategy and oversee logistics
• Oversee reporting to ensure deliverables are accurate and timely

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years experience, ideally with relevant brands across fashion, retail, culture, and/or lifestyle spaces.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively and concisely communicate ideas to clients, media, senior team members and colleagues
• Strong knowledge of fashion, culture and retail media landscapes
• Proven track record in securing top tier coverage in print, online, broadcast and new media
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively and concisely communicate ideas to clients, media, senior team members and colleagues - strong deck-building and writing skills are essential
• Strong grasp on the digital landscape
• Superior time management skills, ability to work quickly and efficiently, prioritize and multitask
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Experience in supervising/mentoring junior staff
• Enthusiastic and collaborative attitude, ambitious team player

Salary Range $70,000 - $90,000