Job Title: PR Beauty Account Executive/Junior Account Executive

Duration: Permanent

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Start date: ASAP

A boutique PR agency, Purple is looking for a bright, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial junior to mid-level Account Executive to join its thriving beauty division. Based in downtown New York, Purple represents a number of fantastic beauty brands, including Wexler Dermatology, James Read, Uslu Airlines, ODIN Fragrances, The Super Elixir by Elle Macpherson, RMS Beauty, UNITE Luxury Haircare and Go 24/7, and EDITION Spas.

You will be a hard-working and proactive candidate with 2-4 years of experience who is enthusiastic, works well within a team and has a passion for the beauty industry.

Key Responsibilities:

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Support the senior staff and manage communication strategies to support the growth of the Purples brands  

• Established, strong industry contacts with junior and mid level beauty press, both online and in print and key beauty bloggers.
• Ability to creatively & strategically plan and implement PR campaigns and events working alongside senior staff
• Liaise with London team on mutual clients when necessary
• Proven success in product placement
• Create press releases that are both visually appealing and informative
• Possess excellent team skills, working alongside junior and senior members of the team
• Manage the beauty internship program

• Assist in driving ,organizing and executing PR programs in North America & Global projects  

• Liaise with all clients to ensure the brand voice is consistent in each market  

• Manage and coordinate press events, new product launch events, and desksides alongside senior staff  

• Efficient, organised with excellent time management skills and adherence to deadlines

• Experience managing and compiling client reports and presentations – PowerPoint and Photoshop experience preferred

• Knowledge & understanding of budgeting processes

• Fashion week experience is preferential

• Understands both niche and corporate brands
• Will bring dynamic, creative insight into the agency through personal contacts network and interests

SALARY, BENEFITS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Job type: Full Time, Permanent
• Salary: Dependent upon experience and ability to meet all requirements
• Standard company benefits
• Standard company working hours of 9:30am-6:30pm, flexibility required during campaigns and events
• Confirmation of appointment and eligibility to benefits, subject to successful completion of a three month probationary period
• Equal Opportunities Employer

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Candidates should apply in writing with a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience for this role, attaching your CV and email to jobsNY@purplepr.com
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the US

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S./B.A. in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related area

• 2-4 years of communications experience, preferably within the beauty industry  

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who thrives on collaboration. Has ability and desire to interact with people at all levels
• Ability to work well independently in a fast-paced environment under hard deadlines
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills
• Experience and ability to manage budgets
• Strong working knowledge of social media platforms

For more information please visit www.purplepr.com