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(TEMP) Public Relations Coordinator

Publication or Company  Remy Cointreau USA
Remy Cointreau USA
Industry  Advertising Agency, Marketing, Public Relations
Salary Hourly
Job Duration Temporary
Job Location New York, NY
Experience Level 1 years
Job Requirements • Overall Media database maintenance – updating internal departmental and executive contacts as changes occur when writers change beats, locations etc. Maintain external media database via new RCUSA provider.
• Product ordering for media – handle ongoing requests for samples [live or dummy] depending on request. Work with mailroom to ensure delivery deadlines.
• Manage PR department activity logs: by media, agency, competitive analysis, special events, contacts (for tracking, follow up, and budgetary purposes). Update weekly and distribute PR Priorities Agenda
• Support of Press trips/Supplier trips/Product Launch Tours – work with the PR VP and Managers and Regional Marketing Teams to generate a list of venues for possible media lunches/dinners, manage logistics of product order, coordinate shipments, prepare press kits, confirmations or reservation prior to set dates.
• Manage external distribution and delivery of artwork, suggested retail prices, fact sheets, press kits as needed.
• Manage collateral inventory supply – printing tech sheets, press kits, ready-made kits as needed for samples mailings, supplier tours, etc.
• POS material inventory management – ensure PR dept. has a minimum par of items to send to press on a semi-regular basis.
• Media and PR Idea/Intelligence Generation – Assist department in media perusal with a watchful eye for new ideas, outlets/columns/journalists to pitch our product portfolio. Process includes flagging opportunities followed by distribution within department.
• Writing – Assist in media pitches by crafting letters, generating media list, composing collateral, etc. Present suggestions for approval by VP or managers prior.
• Assist PR team by following up with journalists after a pitch mailing.
• Maintain subscription database – keep up-to-date files of departments magazine subscriptions (online, magazine, newspaper, etc.)
• Manage and keep track of all editorial calendar deadlines – Sourcing updated calendars at the end of old/beginning of new calendar year for all major lifestyle, food/wine and trade publications and sending reminders to PR team to ensure samples are chosen and sent out by set deadline. Manage calendars of gift guides throughout the year for all Holidays.
• Maintain Events Calendar – industry calendar for planning purposes. Includes Holidays and major events [i.e. Superbowl Bastille Day, Aspen Food & Wine, et al].
• Taking all scores and great brand mentions as well as reprints and exporting them up to the intranet called, e-remy
• Keeping on top of Cision to ensure we are receiving all of our information and reports in a timely manner – staying abreast of key words, new products, human influencers, strategic partners etc.





At least 1 yr. professsional office experience. Internships count!
Must be fluent and strong in following software: Word, Excel & Power Point
4 Yr college degree in Public Relations or Marketing highly preferred
Organized and detail oriented w/ an interest in Public Relations or Marketing
About Our Company Remy Cointreau USA, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Remy Cointreau Group, which is headquartered in France, and is one of the world's leading wines and spirits groups. Established in 1981, Remy Cointreau USA (formerly known as Remy Amerique, Inc.) has amassed a prestigious portfolio of luxury wines and spirits while developing a reputation for excellence and premium expertise among its distributors and customers.

Expanding on over 300 years of strategic and visionary choices, Remy Cointreau USA remains loyal to their heritage by providing the highest quality products made from only the finest ingredients. Our exclusive portfolio of brands offers the most discerning consumers an unparalleled array of flavors and premium experiences.

Visit our websites: www.remyusa.com & www.remy-cointreau.com