Temporary Coverage - Director, Public Relations
About The Position
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries and expansive distribution, Authentic’s brands drive more than $36 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide. Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter. For more information, visit corporate.authentic.com. Follow Authentic on LinkedIn, Instagram and WeChat. You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
Requirements
- A proactive and innovative storyteller who initiates creative ideas and identifies brand-right opportunities that support the overall marketing strategy and brand business goals
- Proven track record of leading and executing 360 integrated PR and comms strategies for large-scale global brands with an emphasis on athletic, fashion and lifestyle
- Ability to create strong working relationships directly with celebrities and talent, producers, publicists, agents and managers, production staff and industry executives
- Expertise in relationship building with both media and brand partners with the ability to track and prioritize daily, weekly and seasonal deadlines
- 8+ years of experience working in PR and comms – experience working with talent is a must
- Strong editorial relationships across top-tier active, sports, fashion, footwear entertainment and lifestyle media
- Thorough knowledge of media landscape and timely news cycles across print, digital, broadcast and social
- Has a finger on the pulse of pop culture, including emerging trends, celebrities and digital creators
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and amplification of brand PR strategies across the Authentic brand portfolio
- Cultivate media, stylist & celebrity relationships to maximize brand placements across broadcast, TV/Film, digital, social media and print
- Leverage and cultivate strong network of media, stylist & celebrity relationships to maximize brand placements across TV/Film, digital, social and print
- Participate in brand strategy discussions and planning; identify target audiences; determine earned media needs
- Draft and distribute brand communications for various activities, including partnerships, campaign and product launches, events and more
- Utilize MuckRack to Monitor, recap and report press coverage and build media lists
- Work in conjunction with Authentic's Brand Marketing team to ensure the consistent and timely dissemination of brand and marketing highlights to internal groups and external partners around the world
- Spearhead Authentic's Style Studio, an LA-based interactive space where media, stylists, creators and costume designers engage with our brands
- Collaborate with key teams to execute regular VIP engagement events and appointments for media, stylists, celebrities, influencers and partners
- Work closely with the PR and Integrated Marketing teams to fulfill product gifting and large-scale seeding programs to media, stylists, celebrities, influencers and Authentic’s VIP network
- Manage consistent, ongoing communication with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring activation plans, execution timelines, deliverables and accountabilities are clear and align with the business
- Manage key media opportunities and interviews, campaign shoots, content filming, speaking engagements and appearances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
