Russell Tobin is hiring: Public Relations Specialist in New York

Public Relations Specialist

The Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day Public Relations activities for Sunglass Hut. Based in NYC, this role will report directly to Nikki Klarberg, Senior Public Relations Manager for Sunglass Hut globally.

Base pay range: $22.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Public Relations Manager in all public relations efforts – from day-to-day tasks to broader brainstorming and creating targeted PR plans/influencer strategies.
• Liase with external agency partners to fulfill editorial requests and ensure the SGH PR department is running smoothly and efficiently.
• Event support (including RSVP lists, inviting media, organizing product and displays, etc.)
• Product order fulfillment (for gifting and samples)
• Operational requests (communications to stores, receiving campaign assets, high res images, credit requests, shipments, messengers, etc.)

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Advertising/Marketing or Journalism preferred
• Possess excellent written, verbal and organizational communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment
• Possess outstanding project-management and strong follow-up skills
• Proven ability to complete time-sensitive tasks under minimal direction
• Travel TBD based on brand needs and events.

Benefits Disclosure: Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Advertising, Public Relations, and Marketing

Industries

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry, Advertising Services, and Retail Apparel and Fashion