Public Relations Specialist

Job Title: Public Relations Assistant BudgetedLocation: New York, NYZip Code: 10018Duration: 4+ MonthsPay Rate: $27.88/hr.Keyword's: #NewYorkjobs; #RelationsAssistantjobs;Start Date: ImmediateWe provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $27.88/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.Job Description:N.A. General Summary: The Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day Public Relations activities for Sunglass Hut. Based in NYC, this role will report directly to Diamond , Senior Public Relations Manager for Sunglass Hut globally.Position Responsibilities:* Support the Senior Public Relations Manager in all public relations efforts - from day-to-day tasks to broader brainstorming and creating targeted PR plans/influencer strategies.* Liase with external agency partners to fulfill editorial requests and ensure the SGH PR department is running smoothly and efficiently.* PR asset development (I.e. talking points, quotes, media alerts, trend pitches, etc.)* Media list maintenance* PR recaps* Influencer research (ongoing)* Event support (including RSVP lists, inviting media, organizing product and displays, etc.) * Product order fulfillment (for gifting and samples)* Operational requests (communications to stores, receiving campaign assets, high-res images, credit requests, shipments, messengers, etc.) Position Requirements:* Bachelor"s degree in communications, PR, Advertising/Marketing or Journalism preferred* Possess excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills* Ability to be flexible and adapt in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment* Possess outstanding project-management and strong follow-up skills* Proven ability to complete time-sensitive tasks under minimal direction* Travel TBD based on brand needs and events. Effective immediately,Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.