SUBJECT is hiring: Public Relations & Influencer Manager in New York

SUBJECT's mission is to create an impact through collaborations with our clients, some of the most famous brands in the world, leading strategy and execution of PR, celebrity, partnerships, sponsorship, event production and social campaigns.

We are looking for a PR & Influencer Account Manager to join our growing team!

Role Overview

• Strategy/planning/implementation of press launches, press trips, events and influencer campaigns
• Liaising with clients and press to support all needs, including monthly coverage reports, pitch activity updates, and ad hoc requests
• Consistently and proactively pitching to securing maximum editorial coverage, including creatively establishing new angles to maintain press interest in existing campaigns as well as creating \'buzz\' around product launches, events, or news items
• Manage influencer campaigns from concept to completion, ensuring brand compliance
• Build long-term relationships with macro and micro-influencers
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with media and influencers across all channels via regular communication and press appointments
• Writing press releases, assisting with budget management, and managing events, including management of invitations and RSVPs
• Run client calls and conversations
• Lead and oversee junior staff
• General management of the press office
• Stay current on industry trends, media and social platform updates, and best practices

Skills and qualities required

• 5-7+ years of PR and Influencer experience
• Established network of press and influencer contacts
• A natural leader
• Excellent knowledge of the media landscape, including a strong understanding of relevant digital and social media platforms
• Ability to think creatively and ''connect the dots'' in order to maximize relevant coverage
• Ability to communicate clearly, articulately, and engagingly about a variety of clients and areas both verbally and in writing; ability to tailor outgoing pitches based on editor/media outlet focus
• Hard-working, proactive, and capable; must be able to work well within a small team, shift gears quickly, and wear many hats
• Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of client demands and schedules
• Excellent and thorough understanding of the media industry and the changing role of PR
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as industry-specific software tools
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, work nights and weekends for select high profile client events