Press Coordinator, Hard Luxury

Hermès • New York, NY

11h • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Press Coordinator, Hard Luxury supports the Communications department’s strategy and the Director’s work on Watches & Fine Jewelry initiatives. The role contributes to product editorial placement and press strategies, manages relationships and communications with an external PR agency and media contacts, tracks relevant coverage, and coordinates merchandise loans, events, shoots, showroom inventory, budgets, and invoices. The position collaborates with internal teams and supports the day-to-day work and development of a Press Freelancer. Regular in-person work at a Company-designated work location is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

• Three years of experience, including hands-on internship experience, in a similar role and/or department.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proven ability to meet long- and short-term deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Regular in-person work at a Company-designated work location is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Launchmetrics.
• Experience in watches and fine jewelry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director with Watches & Fine Jewelry requests and initiatives.
• Administer the development and execution of strategic product editorial placements in top-tier national and regional publications, newspapers, and key digital media outlets to increase brand visibility and awareness of watches and fine jewelry métiers.
• Work with the Director to manage the external PR agency relationship and maintain regular communication to ensure goals are met.
• Track relevant press coverage about the house related to fine jewelry and circulate it to Swiss and Paris headquarters when needed.
• Liaise with editors, manage merchandise-loan logistics, and maintain daily contact with editors at national and regional publications.
• Contribute to press programs for regional watch and jewelry events, including scheduling and logistics.
• Attend high-value local fine-jewelry shoots and coordinate asset protection services when applicable.
• Maintain watches and fine-jewelry press showroom inventory with the Press Showroom Manager, including weekly high-value counts.
• Collaborate with the Director to create press strategies for watches and fine jewelry.
• Assist the Director in preparing watch and fine-jewelry events, including yearly Haute Bijouterie launches, the annual Watches & Wonders event, and US-based events.
• Work with internal merchandising, CRM, and VM teams to ensure alignment.
• Collaborate with the team to oversee the Press Freelancer’s day-to-day tasks and contribute to their development.
• Assist the Director with budget development, tracking, and invoice processing as needed.
• Attend seasonal events as needed.

Benefits

• Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid time off, including 15 days of annual vacation, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick and safe time.
• Paid parental leave and transition time.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing.
• Voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, and voluntary life insurance.
• Product discount and EAP resources.
• Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed