Press Coordinator, Hard Luxury at Hermès, Manhattan, NY
Press Coordinator, Hard Luxury 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 Press Coordinator, Hard Luxury you will contribute to the overall department strategy through your support of the department.
About the Role:
- Support Director with all Watches & Fine Jewelry 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 watches & fine jewelry métiers
- In collaboration with Director, closely manage external PR agency relationship, remain in communication on a daily/weekly basis to ensure goals are being met
- Track pertinent press on the house related to fine jewelry, circulate to Swiss and Paris headquarters when needed
- Liaise with editors, handle logistics with merchandise loans, cultivate and maintain daily contact with editors (national and regional publications)
- Contribute to press programs pertaining to regional watch/jewelry events including scheduling and logistics
- Attend high value local shoots for fine jewelry and coordinate appropriate asset protection services when applicable
- Oversee maintenance of watches and fine jewelry press showroom inventory in collaboration with Press Showroom Manager, including weekly high value counts
- Collaborate with Director in creation of press strategies for watches & fine jewelry
- Assist Director with preparation of watch & fine jewelry events, including yearly Haute Bijouterie launches, Watches & Wonders annual event, as well as US-based events
- Work with internal teams including merchandising, CRM, VM to ensure alignment is being met
- Collaborate with team to oversee Press Freelancer day-to-day tasks and contribute to their development
- Assist Director with budget development, tracking, and invoice processing as needed
- Attend seasonal events as needed
Supervisory Responsibility:
- NO
Budget Responsibility:
- YES
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 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 knowledge a plus
- Experience in watches and fine jewelry 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)
- Paid Parental leave and transition time
- 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing
- Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance
- Product discount and EAP resources
- Access to Calm App, Health Ad