Department: Public Relations
Location: New York, NY USA
Posted: 2012-07-27
Requisition Number: PR-072712-Coordinator

1 opening
Full-time (exempt)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist with product launch logistics (product forecasting, supplies, lab samples, etc.).
• Assist with monitoring the department's direct and indirect budgets, process invoices and follow up with the accounting department
• Monitor all media coverage (print, broadcast, online) through searches and use of CisionPoint database; track all fact-checked placements; scan placements and record in media-to-date chart
• Liaise with PR agencies to support department needs and initiatives
• Draft and edit press materials
• Compile and distribute weekly Beauty News Roundup to employees with pertinent industry news
• Communicate and distribute approved PR information/materials to global affiliates and post to the portal
• Process and route creative requests to creative department.
• Coordinate internship program: maintain relationships with universities, interview/hire candidates and oversee interns on daily basis (orientation, training, project management, etc.).
• Maintain PR Activity Calendars and Timing & Action Plans
• Fulfill media product requests
• Support Manager in management of social media platforms and programs
• Monitor the PR mailbox on a regular basis and route to relevant parties
• Maintain department files, publication subscriptions, Global Affiliates distribution list, press lists, awards list, etc
• Maintain department files, publication subscriptions, Global Affiliates distribution list, press lists, awards list, etc. Provide general department administrative support.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience in Public Relations field (beauty industry experience preferred)
• Bachelors degree (Communications or English majors preferred, but not required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong emphasis on writing and editing
• Superior organizational and follow-up skills, good interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and meet ever-changing deadlines
• Strong team player that works well with others
• Understands how to prioritize and manage workload
• Superior organizational and follow-up skills, good interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Must be proactive and able to see the big picture while being detail oriented.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Internet (including social media platforms)

Education:

• Bachelors degree (Communications or English majors preferred, but not required

Note:

• Please send resume and cover letter indicating salary history and requirements to: newyork.positions@elizabetharden.com

Closing Date: Closed on 2012-09-05

Contact:
E-mail: newyork.positions@elizabetharden.com

DFW/EOE/AA