Manager, PR & Celebrity Job at Saks Global in New York

Overview

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. Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience. 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.

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

Role: Manager, PR & Celebrity

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a dynamic team of PR professionals to create and drive press initiatives that elevate the company’s profile through strategic media relations, earned coverage, thought leadership, brand partnerships and more.
• Lead and execute high-impact press campaigns, create influential press and key messaging materials, and drive external brand awareness while improving internal efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with top-tier editors across traditional and new media channels to secure media results that align with brand goals.
• Assist the PR team with support for company executives at high-profile events, ideate and contract buzzy A-list talent for select initiatives, and more.

Responsibilities

• Support creation of media strategies for initiatives including capsule collections, seasonal campaigns, special events, celebrity partnerships, and digital initiatives.
• Create press releases, media alerts, executive bios, quotes, pitches; manage media lists and invite lists during planning phases; pitch and secure media as needed.
• Oversee PR planning and secure press results for events (some evenings and weekends required) and support senior executives at high-profile events.
• Ideate and forecast strategic celebrity talent opportunities; assist with contracting celebrity talent for select opportunities.
• Leverage relationships with media across fashion, lifestyle, entertainment and more to identify opportunities and craft compelling media storytelling angles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on brand partnerships, social media, events, and creative campaigns.
• Oversee press and celebrity budgets, with monthly and quarterly recommendations based on forecasts.
• Manage team media monitoring and reporting for key brand launches and Saks Global initiatives; analyze results to inform future strategy.
• Manage internal reports and newsletter updates communicating PR outreach and results.

What You Will Bring

• Required Qualifications: Experience pitching top-tier press and securing high-impact coverage; experience staffing a press interview, media event or live forum with a brand spokesperson; strong PR team leadership and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with PR monitoring tools (e.g., Cision, Muck Rack); Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations or related field; well-connected across fashion, lifestyle, consumer and entertainment media; minimum five years in PR (agency or in-house); exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively and independently; excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills; ability to work evenings/weekends as required; comfortable working up to 4 days a week in the Brookfield Place (NYC) offices.

Your Life And Career At Saks Global

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment during a period of growth and transformation.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer.
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
• Employee discount.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; life and disability insurance; and additional voluntary benefits where eligible.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Saks Global is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity and inclusivity.