Institutional Press Coordinator at Hermès, Manhattan, NY
Institutional Press Coordinator at Hermès in Manhattan, NY. $65,000 to $70,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.
The Team:
The Communications department is responsible for strategic deployment of Press & Influencer Relations, Special Events and Advertising across all media channels to support the growth of awareness for Hermès in the US. Our mission is to share the rich story of Hermès, highlighting the value of creativity, commitment to quality and signature craftmanship model.
The Opportunity:
As the Institutional Press Coordinator, you will contribute to the overall department strategy through your support of the Institutional Press Team.
About the Role:
- Support Sr Manager with all Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional requests and initiatives
- Administrate the development and execution of a strong, dynamic, and strategic product editorial placement in top-tier national and regional publications and newspapers and key digital media outlets in support of increased brand visibility and awareness about Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional métiers
- Track pertinent press on the house related to corporate and crisis communications on a daily basis and flag to senior team and Paris headquarters when needed
- Work with Sr Manager to create a strong CSR and diversity & inclusion strategy to protect the company from future sensitive situations
- Liaise with editors, handle logistics with merchandise loans, collaborate with Sr Manager and Director in creation of press strategies, help assemble guest lists for HOP events
- Assist Sr Manager & Director with Maison & Equestrian events, store openings, Institutional projects
- Arrange logistics (including travel, hotel, experiences) for all Institutional, Maison, and Equestrian events
- Assist Sr Manager & Director in developing a press strategy on store openings with a national and localized media focus
- Develop and coordinate any press programs in regard to regional events and store openings
- Track coverage and circulate key results pertaining to Maison, Equestrian, Institutional press
- Cultivate and maintain daily contact with Maison and Equestrian editors as well as regional publication contacts
- Collaborate with team to oversee Press Freelancer day-to-day tasks and contribute to their nourishment
- Help oversee maintenance of press showroom inventory of Maison & Equestrian objects with Showroom Manager
- Assist Director with budget development, tracking, and invoice processing as needed
Supervisory Responsibility:
- NO
Budget Responsibility:
- YES
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2-4 years of experience, including hands-on internship, in similar role and/or department
- High level of attention to detail
- Proven excellence at meeting long and short-term deadlines
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Launchmetrics and Meltwater knowledge a plus
- Experience in corporate/crisis communications a plus
- Maison (home) and equestrian media a plus
- Regular in-person work at a Company-designated work location is an essential function of this position
The range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 annually. Actual rates are determined on the job, location, and individual experience.
We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
Hermès Benefits Overview:
Hermès is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support the needs of our employees and their families, including:
- Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance
- Medical, Dental, Vision,
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)
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