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Form of workScalamandré is seeking to hire a Public Relations Manager for our New York Showroom.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive PR campaigns and media relations strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Create an annual development and communications strategy aligning with company objectives, incorporating digital strategies and evaluation metrics.
- Act as a strategic liaison for brands, fostering relationships and collaborations with key industry stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, particularly marketing, ensuring cohesive communication strategies and alignment with company goals.
- Plan, coordinate, and host meetings with influential figures across diverse industries, focusing on interior design, fashion, and relevant sectors.
- Drive editorial coverage of company products, leveraging connections and innovative pitches to secure features.
- Prepare and distribute compelling press releases and materials to media outlets and other relevant channels.
- Organize and lead PR events, including open days, press conferences, and industry showcases, representing the company as a spokesperson.
- Proactively seek and negotiate partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising opportunities to support PR objectives.
- Address media inquiries and communications from various stakeholders promptly and professionally.
Requirements and Skills:
- Proven track record as a Public Relations Officer or in a similar PR role, showcasing successful campaigns and media relations.
- Established connections with editors in the interior design industry.
- Proficiency in managing media relations across online, broadcast, and print platforms.
- Experience in crisis communication and the ability to navigate high-pressure situations effectively.
- Proficient in MS Office suite; familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing tools is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Adaptability to evolving technologies, trends, and communication platforms.
- Ethical understanding of PR practices and legal considerations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Additional Assets (Preferred but not Required):
- Leadership and team management experience.
- Knowledge of analytics tools for measuring and evaluating PR campaign success.
- Portfolio showcasing successful PR campaigns or projects.
As a legendary American luxury brand, Scalamandré’s mission is to inspire interior designers with beautiful decorative textiles, wallcoverings, trimmings and furniture of the highest quality. Scalamandré’s commitment to the art and craftsmanship of its products has been the company’s hallmark, and its clear sense of integrity has produced a rich heritage of uncompromising quality and excellence.
Long a destination for connoisseurs of classic design, Scalamandré’s legacy began over eighty-five years ago when Franco Scalamandré began producing silk reproduction textiles for historic properties. For many decades, the Scalamandré weaving in New York City, manufactured the finest, most luxurious and exquisitely crafted mill, based fabrics, trimmings and wallpapers for the best-dressed interiors in America. Scalamandré continues to showcase its iconic designs today, as well as exciting new introductions that reflect the most current design and color trends in modern interiors.
Throughout its history and to this day, Scalamandré has been called upon by many of America’s most extraordinary properties. Historic restoration and cultural commissions number well over a thousand. Among these are The White House, the United States Capitol, United States Treasury, Monticello, Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, The Morgan Library, Wrightsman Galleries at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Isabelle Stewart Gardner Museum, Winterthur, the Mansions of Newport, Radio City Music Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera House. Additionally, Scalamandré remains the preeminent resource for America's leading designers and decorators for their most distinguished custom textile, wallpaper and trimmings projects.
In early 2017, Scalamandré merged with Stark Fabric, operating under the Scalamandré name. In addition to continuing its eponymous brand, Scalamandré now adds to its family the prestigious Old World Weavers and Grey Watkins brands, as well as Boris Kroll. The company also represents many renowned international brands, such as Lelievre, Colony and Missoni Home. There are thirteen Scalamandré to-the-trade showrooms in major metropolitan locations, including its flagship New York location. In addition, its products are distributed around the world, through sales representatives and agent showrooms.
Stark Scalamandré Fabric provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
