Director of Public Relations in NY by KCD

A Director of Public Relations acts as an integral ambassador for KCD and its clients. Directors should represent the agency with strong leadership and communications skills while inspiring both internal and external teams. Candidates should have exceptional management, interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as the capability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and accounts. They should have the appropriate style and taste with an understanding that they represent the global agency as a whole.

Responsibilities Include:

Provide support for departmental Vice Presidents and Partners with proactive status updates on a regular basis
Serve as an agency ambassador and lead a collaborative team of both internal and external resources
Act as an agency liaison to develop and maintain relationships with stylists, editors and industry leaders
Provide a consistent, professional and diligent client experience while managing client expectations
Uphold a keen understanding of the client’s image, ideals and goals
Develop, lead and manage clients through seasonal strategy, product and special project pitches
Develop and execute feature stories (for both long-lead and short-lead outets), product placements, editorial reporting and analysis
Brainstorm fresh ideas for client PR campaigns and develop strong angles for pitches and press releases
Introduce and pitch both traditional and non-traditional media approaches
Understand and identify appropriate strategic partnership opportunities for clients
Manage celebrity/VIP dressing and placements
Manage client events while seamlessly collaborating with their in-house teams
Manage fashion shows and industry related events
Manage fashion show seating, invites and front and back of house
Firmly manage a team of Publicists and Senior Publicists on client accounts and delegate tasks
Maintain a diverse network of contacts amongst key persons in the media

Qualifications Include:

Strong work ethic
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented
Time management skills and ability to multitask – this role requires managing many different areas for several clients simultaneously; candidate should not get stressed under pressure
Keen understanding and relevance in industry related matters – this role requires servicing a variety of fashion brands from emerging designers to industry leaders
Combination of creative and strategic thinking with the ability to jump from the creative side of marketing to the analytical side
Ability to work with clients, understand their needs, and pitch proposals
Ability to work in a team environment and actively promote and engage both colleagues and clients in open communication
Ability to approach challenges head-on with aptitude to make confident decisions and execute on them

Requirements:

6+ years of experience working either in house or with an agency in a public relations capacity
A degree in Journalism, Communications or English
Worldwide travel required
This position is located in person at our NYC office

Benefits:

PTO, 16+ holidays as well as winter closure at the end of December
WFH Fridays and office-wide WFH weeks
Summer Friday Half Days
Employee paid, no deductible Health Insurance with United/Oxford after waiting period
401(k), Transit, FSA/DFSA, Dental, Life, STD and LTD Available after waiting period
ESOP Participation at no cost to employee after 12 months of service

KCD is a global leader in brand experience with offices in New York, Paris, Los Angeles and London. For more than 40 years, the agency has developed and applied its unparalleled fashion expertise while also servicing culture-driven industries across popular, luxury and community pillars.

KCD’s teams work with brands that span emerging to established, amplifying new buzz and maintaining legacy power alike. With customized creative strategies, comprehensive public relations campaigns and world-class event solutions, KCD’s precision-focused execution makes an impact across today’s most relevant channels.

Always at the frontier of innovation, KCD is dedicated to a continuum of experience: Catalyzing it, creating it, and ensuring that it lasts.
 KCD
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