Job Opening: Aeropostale

PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT, Aeropostale, Inc.
New York, NY

The Public Relations Assistant assists the Director in the management and execution of public relations strategies and tactics relating to Aéropostale products and brands.

He/she collaborates with cross functional teams (Marketing, Visual,Stores) and external media partners to support brand initiatives and the growth of the business.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain and organize the sample closet and handle all sample trafficking.
• Coordinate seasonal look books and press kits.
• Help plan and execute seasonal press presentations.
• Create and maintain media lists and editorial calendars.
• Track and monitor Public Relation department's overall deliverables and results.
• Draft and distribute communication materials such as press releases and newsletters.
• Coordinate store pulls with Store Managers and District Managers.
• Obtain gift cards for celebrity gifting and promotion.
• Field community relations requests and activities.
• Maintain the organization of the office and fulfillment of team projects, including administrative support such as filing, copying, faxing, returning phone calls, etc.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of integrated marketing communications and brand marketing.
• Detail orientation.
• Team player with ability to build strong working relationships. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package that includes outstanding bonus potential, a casual work environment, a generous merchandise discount and realistic growth potential. Aéropostale, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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