Linda Gaunt Communications is seeking a Senior Account Manager with a minimum of 3 years of agency or in-house public relations experience. The role will be primarily working on women’s and men’s RTW, accessories, hospitality, technology and lifestyle brands.
Requirements and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Serve as the day to day client contact and manage strategy execution
-Conduct branding and strategy development, and regularly craft story ideas, creative pitches and influencer partnerships
-Develop interview responses, press releases, talking points, and more
-Proven ability to place founder, news, and product stories in both national and regional media
-Interface with the media, influencers, and celebrity stylists daily to develop, enhance and maintain relationships
-Create and update media lists with minimal review or directive needed
-Coordinate strategy/logistics/execution for digital and physical activations to support brand initiatives
-Mentor and supervise account coordinator and interns as applicable
-Accountable for creating a successful working relationship and dialogue with colleagues, clients, and agency partners
-3 years PR experience, working within the fashion industry on either the agency or client side
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Experience working with brands on both a national and regional level
-Established market level media relationships
-Strategic thinker and team player with the ability to multi-task and reprioritize quickly
Interested applicants should email their resume to maggie@lindagaunt.com