Job title: Associate, PR & Influencer
Start date: ASAP
End date: 10/16/2024
Location: Hybrid schedule on-site 3x per week (every Tuesday, Wednesday, and 3rd day of personal choice) at 28 W 23rd Street New York NY
Pay rate: $37.00/hr
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm with a required 30 minute unpaid lunch break daily totaling 37.5 hours per week
DESCRIPTION:
The Associate of PR & Communications works closely with the MAC North America Consumer Engagement team to successfully execute best-in-class press and influencer plans. They will be responsible for supporting executions of press and influencer mailings, product inventory management, media monitoring and reporting and overall team support. The role reports directly into the Assistant Manager, PR & Influencer, MAC NA.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Press and influencer mailings
- Oversee end-to-end process for planning and execution of press and influencer mailers monthly
- Place product orders with demand planning team and oversee product delivery to warehouse
- Day-to-Day with PIMS to ensure arrival of product and catalogue into MAC inventory systems
- Localize mailer materials provided by Global and work with local Creative team to update for NA
- Work with external vendors to print and produce mailer collateral materials
- Work with agency teams to build mailer lists, vet recipient recommendations & track in Tribe
- Manage mailer budget and process expenses and POs in a timely manner
- Oversee the completion of mailers and approve final packaging before shipping
Product Inventory Management & Daily Send Outs
- Lead and manage the fulfillment of daily press, influencer, artist, and internal product requests
- Produce and oversee quarterly PR boxes for influencer partners
- Ensure influencer partners receive products for paid campaigns
- Lead gifting program for influencers and editors
- Manage MAC inventory and process PR inventory refresh orders as needed
- Support media/industry beauty awards submissions
Press Support
- Localize press releases with CE and Marketing teams; brief updates to Creative
- Manage upkeep of external press asset folder including uploading press materials and product images
- Partner with Education & Artistry teams to fulfill interview requests for MAC Artists
Media Monitoring & Reporting
- Draft monthly PR reports for NA leadership
- Update Global press coverage trackers by launch
- Create recap decks from editor/influencers events
Administrative Duties
- Manage agendas and team trackers
- Download assets from Global folders
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Position requires 2-3 years of experience in Public Relations, communications or influencer marketing experience
- Bachelor s degree required with specialization in marketing or PR
- Experience in Cosmetics, Fashion or Retail Area preferred
- Excellent communications skills (written, spoken, presentations)
- Outstanding project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills