Public Relations Assistant

Job Title:

Public Relations Assistant (Backfill)

Brand:

House & License Frame Brands, Retail: Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Eyebuydirect

Job Type:

Temporary
ill Rate:

$37.00/hour
Markup:

32.70%
Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Hybrid (2-3 days/week)
420 5th Avenue, New York, NY

Start Date:

ASAP

Assignment Duration:

Start Date - 12/31/2026

Work Hours:

40 hours per week

Years of Experience:

1-2 years
General Summary

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.
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.
Liaise with external agency partners to fulfill editorial requests and ensure the SGH PR department is running smoothly and efficiently.
PR asset development (i.e., talking points, quotes, media alerts, trend pitches, etc.).
Media list maintenance.
PR recaps.
Influencer research (ongoing).
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-resolution images, credit requests, shipments, messengers, etc.).
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Advertising/Marketing, or Journalism preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
Ability to be flexible and adapt in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment.
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. Effective immediately.