OMEGA Luxury Timepieces - Public Relations & Communications Coordinator - Miami Corporate Office

Swatch Group•Miami, FL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

OMEGA is a company of the Swatch Group, the world's leading watch manufacturer. Since 1848, the brand has been synonymous with excellence, innovation, design and precision. Thanks to its pioneering spirit, OMEGA was the first watch worn on the moon, and it has enjoyed many other accomplishments and explorations in the ocean and in space. Its women's watches have been amongst the most admired and ingenious in the industry and, most recently, OMEGA's reputation has been enhanced by its achievements in anti-magnetic watchmaking and its Master Chronometer certified watches, the industry's highest standard for precision and performance. OMEGA has been the Official Timekeeper of 30 Olympic Games since 1932 and is also a leading name in golf, swimming, athletics, bobsleigh and sailing. Partnerships with social causes include Orbis International and its Flying Eye Hospital, as well as the GoodPlanet Foundation. Today, OMEGA's family of brand ambassadors includes James Bond, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Eddie Redmayne, Daniel Craig, Cindy Crawford, Michael Phelps, Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia, Buzz Aldrin and many more. Manage PR activities including media requests and strategy, assist with the organization of activations and communications events, daily relationships with key editors and US media.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required. Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field preferred.
2 - 3 years' experience in a similar position.
2 - 3 years' experience in an office work environment.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Launchmetrics, Fashion GPS and Muck Rack
Superior planning and organizing skills; ability to prioritize and plan work activities; ability to multi-task.
Direct and efficient communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good time management skills.
Pro-active and dynamic.
Highly self-motivated with sharp attention to detail and strong focus on execution & rigorous implementation.
Team player, at ease with transversal and multi-sites organization.
Adapts quickly to change and last-minute requests as needed.
An aesthetic eye and an understanding of the luxury world.
Ability to work outside of traditional business hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to work in office 5 days a week
Based in Miami. FL

Nice To Haves

Desired experience in US market.
Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage PR daily activities including press pitching and placements, campaign strategies and press samples management
Coordinate sample trafficking guidelines
Coordinate PR guests' logistics, attendance and activities during national and international events
Liaison with media partners for engagement, cultivate strong relationships with fashion, luxury, trade and sports editors, journalists and influencers under PR Manager's supervision
Manage media inquiries and protect brand narrative
Assist in the pitching creation process, coming up with ideas and able to react quickly and under pressure to resolve issues.
Manage photoshoots with OMEGA Ambassadors and Friends of the Brand, and the liaison with their teams (agent, publicist, stylist, glam…)
Recruit and pitch new Content Creators for Brand loyalty development, as well as for press trips and brand activations.
Assist with shipping of Press Gifts
Review competitor's activations and ROI for Media comparison analysis.
Review and organize all assets sent by OMEGA HQ - including product images, press releases, media alerts
Coordinate administrative activities of public relations
Assist with Ambassador and Friend of the Brand requests - including appearances, loans and use of brand allowance
Manage creation and distribution of press releases, media kits and all other PR materials in an accurate and timely manner.
Manage digital showroom, Fashion GPS & Muckrack
Maintain master editorial tracking document, including all press requests, pitching, anticipated editorial, secured editorial and missed opportunities, working and monitoring.
Send and pitch editorial trunks and new press kits invitations to national and local press upon PR & Communication Manager's approval
Maintain and save well-organized database of HQ assets, press texts and brand communication tools across all categories including but not limited to press kits, images, preview boxes, information notes, update credit and placement tracker
Update, and maintain press, e-influencer, and industry contacts database, ensuring accurate records for internal reporting tools and gifting
Invoices management with review and payment
Assist on Monthly PR budget with manager
Create project proposals for events, pitches, communications strategy, and other collaborations
Conduct monthly PR Sample audits - in collaboration with Operations and VIP team
Define needs needs based on OMEGA HQ requests.
Assist HQ with International photoshoots in the US
Assist HQ with international events when needed
Create monthly market context presentation for HQ

Benefits

Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (employee and dependents are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days; generous employer contribution)
Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year (maximum 4% employer match with 5% employee contribution)
Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability
18 PTO days per year, 23 PTO after 5 years
7 days per year extended paid time for medical, parental and military leave
Holiday pay
Voluntary FSA, STD, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance
Employee product discount
Transitchek Program - Save money on commuting to work and/or parking with up to $270 pre-tax dollars per month
Internal transfer and growth potential
$500 Employee Referral Bonuses
Free parking (if applicable)