Simkhai is searching for a talented PR & Marketing Assistant to work with a growing fashion brand. This position will assist in the day to day initiatives of the PR/Marketing/Brand Department. This is a great position for a recent college graduate with at least 1 year of experience!

Responsibilities

Partner with Sr. Brand Director on short and long term brand projects across events,marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, collaborations
Fulfill editorial, press and dressing requests, shipping and overseeing sample traffickingincluding collection inventory, working with sales and production teams accordingly. Following up with image and credit requests for securedfeatures and distributing to internal teams and brand partners.
Support Brand Director with feature/news story placements and brand coverage; Track,clip and distribute press and product placement, including newsletter recaps to companyand brand partners.
Support influencer collaborations by managing influencer marketing platforms, overseeing conversations with influencers, placing and tracking product orders and reporting on performance and ROI.
Ensure third party PR partners have seasonal assets, samples, and are up to date withbrand activations year round.
Fulfilling approved gifting requests, analyzing available inventory and checking back forplacements.
Maintain media lists (including long lead, short lead, digital, influencer, stylist and brand partnerlists.)
Manage execution of press previews and accompanying VIP events including pressdays.
Partner with Brand Director to conceive and execute events including fashion week,wholesale events, retail events, brand initiatives, store openings, award shows, samplesales, etc. to generate brand awareness and PR value; Secure pre and post event presscoverage.
Oversee press@jonathansimkhai.com inbox ensuring requests are properly filteredthrough and passed on accordingly.
Assist on collaboration rollouts, ensuring internal and external partners have all assetsfor launch, work with Brand Director on marketing plan, content rollout, press release,storytelling, etc.
Ensure payments are delivered on time and ensure the accounting team processespayments on time.

Qualifications

Must have Undergraduate degree
Must have minimum 1 year PR/Marketing/Brand experience in the fashion or lifestyle field
Strong organization skills with high attention to detail
Strong writing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, fashion gps and quick to learn other systems (Shopify, Apparel Magic, etc.)
Ability to work and think proactively in a fast-paced environment
Team player with ability to take initiative and problem-solving skills
A ‘can-do’ positive attitude

About Us

Established in 2010, the Jonathan Simkhai brand provides luxury ready-to-wear for the modern woman. The core aesthetic philosophy plays with the tension of feminine strength and sensuality; this is reflected in the employment of customized fabrics, romantic detailing, linear lines, and contoured silhouettes. Through designs that seek to embolden women with confidence and ease, the brand represents modern versatility. As a 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Jonathan Simkhai continues to redefine the 21st century wardrobe and reinvigorate American fashion.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) and PTO. Additionally, we offer a generous clothing allowance and 50% employee discount off retail.

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