Manager, PR & Celebrity Job at Nashville Public Radio in New York

Salary Range $96,000 - $125,000*

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.

Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.

What You Will Do

• Support creation of media strategies for various initiatives for Saks Global, including capsule collections, seasonal campaigns, special events, celebrity partnerships, digital initiatives and more
• Create press releases, media alerts, executive bios, executive quotes, pitches and more; pitch and secure media as needed to reach PR goals; and oversee media lists and invite lists in planning phases
• Oversee PR planning and secure press results for special events (some evenings and weekends as required by event schedule) and support senior executives at high-profile events
• Ideate and forecast strategic celebrity talent opportunities and support contracting celebrity talent for select opportunities
• Leverage long-standing relationships with key members of the media, both traditional and new media channels—women’s fashion, men’s fashion, retail, lifestyle, beauty, entertainment and more—to identify and secure opportunities, craft cultural, industry and trend insights and create compelling media storytelling angles for Saks Global
• Work closely with cross-functional partners on brand partnerships, social media, events, creative campaigns and more
• Oversee press and celebrity budgets and make informed monthly and quarterly recommendations based on forecasted initiatives
• Manage team media monitoring and reporting for key brand launches and Saks Global initiatives
• Analyze press results and monitor media patterns to inform strategy and planning for future press and celebrity initiatives
• Manage internal reports and newsletter updates to effectively communicate the PR team’s outreach and results

What You Will Bring

• Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):
• Experience pitching top-tier press and securing positive coverage, with a proven track record of solely garnering high-impact media placements
• Experience staffing a press interview, media event and other live forums with a brand spokesperson
• Strong PR team leader with positive “can-do” attitude and the ability to roll up their sleeves to get the task done

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using PR monitoring and reporting tools, such as Cision or Muck Rack
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field of study
• Ability to think strategically and be results driven, with willingness to take ownership of all assigned responsibilities
• Well connected across fashion, lifestyle, consumer and entertainment media outlets, including both traditional and new media channels
• Minimum of five years in a PR role, agency or in-house
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with multiple teams, internal stakeholders and external partners
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines, with minimal supervision
• Must have impeccable written and verbal communications skills, as well as presentation skills (writing test will be required)
• Flexibility in schedule (open to working evenings and weekends as required by event schedule)
• Comfortable to work up to 4 days a week in our Brookfield Place (NYC) Offices

Your Life And Career At Saks Global

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.