Director Of Pr, Vip & Celebrity

The Director of PR/ Celebrity VIP will develop and deliver an effective communication strategy around initiatives that increase brand awareness, reinforce the brand ethos and drive the business.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch media and secure top-tier press placements.
• Build relationships with innovative leaders and influencers to grow brand, product and industry awareness.
• Track the retail landscape, competitive environment, and consumer trends to ensure that alice + olivia is positioned as an industry leader. Present this back quarterly in trends.
• Organize and maintain VIP talent relations and partnerships chart including the strategy for VIP/Celebrity that includes a strategy for seeding, gifting, dressing, and loans.
• Proactively present PR ideas to benefit the brand by working with agency partners to execute a PR strategy that includes traditional and non-traditional PR tactics, influencer marketing and meaningful experiences for media and customers.
• Create and package communication tools to educate agency partners, associates and customers about core brand messages and key brand initiatives.
• Set goals/KPI’s around VIP/Celebrity strategy constantly innovating strategy and talent based off what has worked and what hasn’t.
• Concept and execute celebrity, influencer and media events.
• Ensure a consistent brand message across all brand communications including all press releases for omnichannel initiatives.
• Maintain an organized system for sample maintenance and transportation
• Oversee tracking and communication of press coverage to internal team.
• Coordinate with social team to present VIP talent for content creation.
• Oversee internal communications of key initiatives.
• Oversee PR budget and expenses.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across design, merchandising and marketing to create compelling moments for the launch of product and services.
• Manage calendar
• Continuously research and update 360 Marketing Calendar with important dates including: current and upcoming cultural events, brand initiatives, etc.

Qualifications:

• Have a vast network of VIP talent, stylists, and top editors
• Proven ability to handle time-sensitive projects and prioritize multiple objectives simultaneously, to work independently, and to drive projects to completion with minimum guidance and acute attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational
• Creative problem solver and decision maker with a proven track record of delivering results
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office & Adobe Suite
• High-energy, positive self-starter who is willing to go above and beyond to make a difference in a growing organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to think strategically but act tactically

To join our team you must have…

• Proficient in Fashion GPS/Launch metrics
• 5-7 years of work experience
• Budget/revenue management experience preferred
• Demonstrate ability to work in a collaborative environment and dynamically align to changing business conditions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, creative and out of the box thinker
• Thrive in an environment of changing situations and priorities
• Adaptability and multi-tasking capability, with solid time management
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills required
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) required.