PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

Our priority is bringing in smart, savvy and creative people. Day to day account management for Steve Madden and Dolce Vita with responsibilities to include: The Public Relations Manager is responsible for securing coverage in national and regional media across print, digital, broadcast, and podcast verticals for all product categories (men's, women's, kids, etc.) for Steve Madden and Dolce Vita as well as supporting the larger Marketing/Creative department to achieve the overall positioning and image goals of the brand Oversee PR sample trafficking for all categories with national and regional outlets Manage the Public Relations Assistant Support Senior Public Relations Manager with feature/news story placements and event coverage Execute paid features to highlight seasonal product priorities Create and maintain relationships with editors, stylists and influencers Coordinate partnerships with local agencies for events and special projects Oversee monthly print and digital reports as well as recaps of coverage, product launches and events Proactively outreach to key publications and editors to make sure Steve Madden and Dolce Vita is top of mind Provide thoughtful insight and feedback for all branded deliverables (i.e. proofreading, fact-checking, competitive research, etc.) Experience and Skills: 4-6+ years Public Relations and Influencer Relations experience Strong (written and verbal) communications skills Extremely detail-oriented and organized Can foresee problems and takes actions to prevent them Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment A self-starter who can work both independently and in a high energy, team-oriented atmosphere Established relationships with media contacts in the Fashion and Accessory space Proven track record of market and feature placements Knowledge of media and influencer platforms (Critical Mention, Fohr, IMDBpro etc.) A strong interest and finger on the pulse in all things from pop culture to current events You are a game changer; think outside the box; get the job done; always go above and beyond the expected.