Public Relations Associate

Marc Fisher Footwear is seeking a Public Relations Associate to assist the Public Relations and Partnerships team across multiple brands. We’re looking for an individual who is proactive, a self-starter, and someone who enjoys building relationships. This person is resourceful and collaborative, who pays close attention to detail, has the ability to multitask effectively all the while having a love of footwear! This position is full-time and will report into the Senior Manager, Public Relations out of our NYC office and work on a hybrid in office schedule (3 Days in Office, 2 Days remote).

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
• Support on a variety of multi-brand PR projects that support our 360 Press Strategy (Fashion, Press Days, editor gifting, social monitoring, events)
• Foster working industry relationships
• Assist in ideating and developing out of the box creative influencer campaigns

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• 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

Benefits Include:

• 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
• Salary range $55,000 - $65,000