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Public Relations Coordinator
Talbots
New York, NY, United States
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Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
Basic Purpose:
Strategically manage projects, programs, and processes so they meet the business objectives and goals of the department. Ensure function is handled and tasks are completed on time and on budget. This position supports the Vice President of Public Relations with all administrative duties in a busy PR dept.
Principal Accountabilities:
• Collaborate with fashion editors to fulfill daily sample requests.
• Develop, foster, and maintain strong editor relationships; daily communication expected.
• Facilitate blogger relationships to include but not limited to coordinate mailings, blogger outreach, and order clothing and accessories daily.
• Oversee master list of all contacts and update as needed. Research celebrity contacts.
• Coordinate celebrity orders and mailings.
• Monitor online and print industry publications daily for coverage. Tracking magazine credits and updating Excel document of press hits.
• Order and monitor traffic samples for each season. Partner closely with merchants for product information and special orders.
• Own sample closet organization – change seasons as appropriate, track style numbers, remove dropped pieces from the line.
• Create, utilize, and maintain reports- spreadsheets, databases, - i.e. Meltwater and Fohr Card
• Manage PR Interns – Oversee flow of samples and coordinating sample closet
• Drive the planning and coordination of Editor Days by supporting VP with production, editor invites, coordination of look book email blast, and hands-on event help.
Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years’ experience in Public Relations
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly efficient in Excel, Power Point and Google Docs
• Ability to create and foster strong business relationships with all levels.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• PC proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to be resourceful and troubleshoot, as well as flexible and collaborative.
• Ability to be a self-motivator, proactive, and able to take direction.
Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.