Purple PR Is Hiring A Jr. Beauty PR Account Executive To Start ASAP In NYC
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:
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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
