Manager, Communications

kate spade new york•New York, NY

11d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. A key member of the Tapestry global communications team, this role is responsible for creating powerful executive communications and driving employee engagement for Kate Spade. Using creativity and agility, this role plays a critical part in bringing the KS brand to life with employees and key stakeholders. This role reports to the Director, Internal Communications and operates within a highly collaborative, matrixed environment, partnering across brand, regional, and functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in communications globally. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Communications to... Collaborate on a variety of projects across Kate Spade and Tapestry with the following accountabilities: Strategic Communications Support the development of an internal communications strategy for Kate Spade. This role will serve as the main contact to design a comprehensive communications approach that aligns key stakeholders with the brand strategy. The position involves working within a global matrixed organization to communicate the KS narrative to stakeholders, ensuring consistency with the Tapestry communications strategy. Executive Communications Develop content and messages for the Kate Spade CEO & Brand President in various communications ranging from speech writing and presentations to videos, blog posts and emails. Employee Communications Tapestry employees across our stores and our corporate offices globally are a key audience. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing communications strategies that engage employees in the company/brand vision and business strategies. Key focus on creative communications strategies that bring the brand to life. Live Events Work with a cross functional team to lead content development for a variety of events including leadership meetings, town halls, investor presentations, social impact work and global store leader conferences. Talent Branding Develop communications strategies that positions Kate Spade as a brand employees love to work for. Lead social media content and strategy for Kate Spade LinkedIn. Media Relations Partner with the external communications team to bring to life media relations initiatives that strengthen Kate Spade’s brand and corporate reputation. Global Support Partner with global stakeholders to ensure consistent and relevant communications. Data and Metrics Leverage data and insights to measure communications impact and adjust strategy.

Requirements

Experience developing and implementing effective communication plans and strategies; working with senior leaders; and developing engaging communications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of developing and delivering multi-channel communications.
Strong executive presence, with a proven track record of working with all levels of employees, from stores to C-suite.
Thrives in a changing global environment.
Is a curious learner, enjoys problem solving and can collaborate across disparate teams.
Ability to work confidently while paying close attention to detail and quality.
A passion for communications, creative storytelling and our brands.
A talent for building networks and working cross-functionally across the enterprise.
An eye toward story-mining and connecting dots while making progress against a broader communications strategy.
Keen understanding of current news landscape.
Tech and social media savvy in exploring different mediums/modes of communication to achieve communication objectives.
Curiosity and desire to create and collaborate with AI tools.
Basic finance knowledge and analytical skills to present impactful data to stakeholders
Basic graphic design knowledge to create engaging communications
Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master’s degree a plus; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
4+ years’ experience in a public company preferred–responsible for internal and/or external communications.

Responsibilities

Support the development of an internal communications strategy for Kate Spade.
Develop content and messages for the Kate Spade CEO & Brand President in various communications ranging from speech writing and presentations to videos, blog posts and emails.
Develop and executing communications strategies that engage employees in the company/brand vision and business strategies.
Work with a cross functional team to lead content development for a variety of events including leadership meetings, town halls, investor presentations, social impact work and global store leader conferences.
Develop communications strategies that positions Kate Spade as a brand employees love to work for.
Lead social media content and strategy for Kate Spade LinkedIn.
Partner with the external communications team to bring to life media relations initiatives that strengthen Kate Spade’s brand and corporate reputation.
Partner with global stakeholders to ensure consistent and relevant communications.
Leverage data and insights to measure communications impact and adjust strategy.