Pr Manager, Mr Porter

PR MANAGER, MR PORTER

Since launching in February 2011, MR PORTER has established itself as the world’s leading, award winning online destination for men’s style, with an unparalleled product offering from the best menswear and luxury brands, including categories that range from fine watches and lifestyle through to own labels Mr P. and Kingsman.

MR PORTER produces unmatched digital and printed content across its shoppable online magazine, The Journal, and its bi-monthly newspaper, The MR PORTER Post. In 2019, MR PORTER founded MR PORTER Health In Mind, a content and fundraising initiative in partnership with Movember, developed to raise awareness around men’s mental and physical health.

We offer express worldwide shipping to more than 180 countries, including same-day delivery to New York, London and Milan, while providing a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, with easy returns and multi-lingual customer care and personal-shopping teams who are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

MR PORTER are now seeking a talented PR Manager to join the team. Some of the essentials for you to know are:

Location: Our office in NYC

Department Size: 4

Reporting into: Director of PR and Communications for NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER and THE OUTNET

Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:

• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
• Flexible working
• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Performance bonus schemes dependent on the type of role you are in
• Commuter benefit and flexible spending
• 401(k) plan that both you and the company contribute to
• A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other

Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

• In line with strategy, come up with creative ways to tell the MR PORTER story, celebrating campaigns, events and the profiles of its executives, via relevant media in the region.
• In partnership with the Director of PR and Communications, develop a PR strategy for the US market and drive implementation while demonstrating impactful results.
• Increase profiles of brand and spokespeople in the US by identifying opportunities across media outlets, conferences, podcasts and industry events. Oversee and implement the agreed approach with the regional and global teams.
• Provide coverage targets (by month and by project).
• Maintain relationships with relevant journalists, media and stylists across the US.
• Management of the annual PR budget.
• Provide strategic and tactical support to the Director of PR and Communications in the effective function of the in-house PR team, while also working in tandem with global PR teams.
• Monitor MR PORTER brand exposure, ensuring all communication and activity is in line with strategy.
• Develop and execute earned media plans and secure brand building coverage for multiple seasonal campaign and capsule launches, events and on-site categories such as MRP own label, fine watches, exclusive capsules, the MR PORTER brand and The Journal.
• Accountable for KPI tracking and reporting, working with fashion PR Assistant.
• Work closely with the marketing team to conceive and execute other special projects and product launches, optimizing owned and earned channels.
• Work closely with the Buying Director and Style Director to ensure that brand messaging is supported by the most compelling insight.
• Manage brand events across the region, working with the MR PORTER marketing, creative, social media teams and local production agencies.
• Compile interview briefings for spokespeople in the business and written responses for features and news stories.

The type of person we are looking for:

• Proven commercial experience with working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the luxury fashion industry and digital
• Strong relationships with fashion and lifestyle media. Experience with watch media is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of creating positive impact on business through PR and communications strategy
• Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient, with a good dose of common sense and initiative
• Exceptional event production experience.
• Proven track record of creating a positive impact on business through implementation of a PR strategy
• Minimum 7+ years in a PR role
• Retail PR experience within key markets in the US is preferable
• Strong MS Word skills; working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Discreet, professional and well spoken, with excellent communication skills
• Able to identify communication opportunities across multiple media platforms
• Strong presentation & superb writing skills a must.
• Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to constantly promote the MR PORTER offering
• Graduate (or equivalent) with proven PR experience in a luxury fashion, menswear or multi-brand environment

Compensation for this role ranges from $87,000 - $100,000 annually. Salary is negotiable based on skills and experience.

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Workplace Type: Hybrid