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PR & Influencer Associate

Our Story

Simply put, we make great jeans and all the cool stuff you wear with them. And, beyond our devotion to premium denim, we believe in putting people and planet first in everything we do from our commitment to sustainable production to our focus on broadening opportunity and building belonging.

Whether you’re taking the first step in your career or are looking for an exciting new opportunity, we have a wide array of challenging and creative roles for you. We foster a collaborative, community-driven and innovative environment in our stores, home office, and distribution and call centers. Want in?

We’re proud to have been recognized as an industry leader in:

America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (Newsweek, 2023)
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (Newsweek, 2023)
Best Employers for Diversity (Forbes, 2022)
Best Employers for New Grads (Forbes, 2022)
Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality (The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2022)

Brand Marketing Associate, PR & Influencer

(Reports to: Manager, PR & Influencer)

About the job…
We are looking for a PR & Influencer Marketing Associate to join a talented team responsible for press management and paid and organic influencer marketing. Our ideal candidate is a brand storyteller, excellent writer, culture maven, and community builder–while also being focused on reporting on key impressions and acquisition metrics, working cross-functionally with internal and external partners and having a strong pulse on key brand moments. This role reports into the PR & Influencer Manager.

You’ve got to…

Get us – a passion for the brand that shows up in everything you do, everyday.
Be a strategic thinker – spend time and energy on what drives the greatest results.
Be a multi-task master – make quick decisions under tight timelines.
Be a team player – cultivate productive relationships with cross-functional business partners.
Look under rocks, be curious, ask questions and use your smarts to think boldly and do the right thing.
Communicate consistently, with purpose and an understanding of your audience.
Be nimble and comfortable with change.
Work independently and take the lead, even when all of the pieces are not in place.
Articulate your point of view and have the courage and conviction to stand up for your beliefs.
Have a great fashion aesthetic and be all over what’s happening in the industry.
Always be on, up for anything and ready to have fun along the way.

We want you to…

Assist in driving press & influencer marketing strategy that amplifies the Madewell brand through key brand and product launches, as well as fosters brand love through rich storytelling.
Support a 360 press strategy by prioritizing business objectives into a pitch schedule, story mining, developing messaging focus and leadership reporting.
Work closely with agency partners to manage pitch expectations, messaging direction and sample facilitation, act as main day-to-day point of contact.
Collaborate with internal affiliate team to support traffic goals through an aligned pitch strategy, ensuring messaging is consistent across all outreach tactics.
Assist in developing a comprehensive influencer strategy that achieves awareness and brand love goals, work closely with agency teams to develop and execute again strategy.
Collaborate with internal creative team on UGC and creator content opportunities.
Manage all media monitoring including weekly leadership reporting, project based reporting and live media alerts in key moments.
Maintain and develop ownership of VIP discount program.
Create monthly season-focused product look books and manage all hi-res image requests.
Facilitate all shipping and product inventory management, oversee sample coordinations as needed.
Assist with budget management and work with legal on agency and partnership agreements.
Keep a pulse on what’s notable in the fashion, influencer, celebrity, lifestyle, social media spaces and beyond (!).

Oh, and by the way, you…

Have 2-4 years of directly related experience. Fashion, agency or startup industry experience or heavy interest a plus.
Have a deep understanding of the Madewell customer and passion for the brand.
Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
Have solid written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a resourceful problem solver.
Have an excitement for learning, are open to new experiences and challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Are personable and flexible with demands and changes in extremely fast-moving business environment.
Are proficient in MS Office Applications, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Have proficiency in relevant social channels including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.
Comfortability with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, is a plus.

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We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks

Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
Flex Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday year-round.
Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $64,200.00 - $89,800.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.

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J.Crew began in 1983, when the first catalog was launched. Since then, the business has expanded to that of an iconic American brand known worldwide for its sophisticated, fun clothing and accessories to live, work, and play in. The first J.Crew s...

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INDUSTRY

Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores

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LOCATION

Hybrid, based in New York, NY

DATE POSTED

June 2, 2023