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Who We Are

Ariela & Associates International (www.aai-llc.com), founded over 25 years ago, is one of the largest privately held lingerie companies in the US.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an innovative and trendy Assistant Designer to join our Intimates Design Team. The position is Hybrid in New York City reporting to the VP of Design.

Summary of Key Job Responsibilities:

• Takes direction under immediate supervision

• Assist in the creation of brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the concept direction and business strategy

• Generate flat illustrations for cads and technical design sketches for prototypes with clear specifications for construction

• Prepares for routine and milestone meetings in an organized timely manner, including creating brand line cads, presentation boards, trend decks, product samples and work with key cross-functional partners throughout the design development process.

• Works with technical design on fit and execution of prototypes, assisting in scheduled fittings and necessary follow-up

• Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization

• Utilize resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and stay up to date on competitor research/trend analysis

• Pursue/embrace opportunities to personally grow and develop skills/competencies

• Develop and understand the brand identity for specific categories

• Build and maintain effective relations across collaborative teams

• Meet all deadlines in adherence to daily direction and seasonal design calendars

Qualifications

• Outstanding talent and ability to scout fashion trends and attention to details

• Great organizational and communication skills

• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Excels in multi-tasking, creative problem solving, shifting priorities, and meeting deadlines 

• Works well under pressure, is responsive, and thrives in a high energy fast-paced environment

• Solid understanding and ability to communicate construction instructions

• Flexible and creative problem solver

• Personal professionalism and accountability

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint

• Strong CAD skills in sketching silhouettes, lace and trim rendering and recoloring

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years design experience

What We Value

 Acting with Integrity and Transparency

 Data- Driven Decision Making

 Seeking Excellence in Our Product, Ourselves, Our People

 Strong Work Ethic

 Openness to Change

 Being Humble, Collaborative, and Confident

 A Positive Attitude and Enthusiasm for AAI and our goals 

 Treating Everyone with Respect

What Offer

Ariela & Associates offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which includes:

 Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

 401(k) with a Company Match

 Paid Vacation and Holidays (and your birthday off!)

 Health Reimbursement Account

 Training and Development

 Disability Insurance

 Group Life Insurance

Ariela & Associates is an EEO employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law.

Ariela & Associates provides a range of compensation for this role. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Ariela & Associates International

Position Title:

Assistant Professor/Professional Lecturer in Public Relations

Department/School:

School of Communications & The Arts

Job Summary:

The School of Communication and the Arts at Marist College invites applications for an Assistant Professor (full-time, tenure track) or Professional Lecturer (full-time, non-tenure track, or term faculty) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations. The successful applicant will join a communication department and a school characterized by a strong sense of collaboration and community in which students are the central focus and faculty are both accessible and approachable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified tenure-track candidates will hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Communication or related fields, plus two years of professional experience in public relations.
• Qualified term candidates will hold a Master’s degree, plus five years of professional experience in public relations.
• Previous teaching experience and the ability to teach effectively.

Essential Functions:

• Teach current and future public relations courses, including introduction to public relations, public relations writing tools, applied research and analytics, reputation and relationship management, and communication campaign management.
• Teaching expectations may include special topics courses on visual storytelling and graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite, new media technology and AI, social media and influencer communication, crisis communication, media relations, event planning, government relations, employee relations, global public relations, DE&I in the PR industry, ethics and corporate social responsibility, and sports and entertainment public relations.
• Commitment to incorporating Community-Based Learning and experiential learning opportunities into the classroom.
• Conduct research and/or creative work in the candidate’s area of expertise, if tenure-track.
• Engage in academic advising, assessment, and service to the institution and to the candidate’s academic discipline/profession.
• Supervise student groups.
• Collaborate with our Centers of Excellence and teach Summer Pre-college Programs as well as in our online Master’s program in Marketing Communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For tenure-track candidates, more than two years of professional experience in public relations.
• For non-tenure-track candidates, more than five years of professional experience in public relations, and more than three years of teaching at the collegiate level with evidence of effective teaching.
• Professional experience with visual storytelling and graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite, new media technology and AI, social media and influencer communication, crisis communication, media relations, event planning, government relations, employee relations, global public relations, DE&I, corporate social responsibility, and sports and entertainment public relations.

Required Application Documents:

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2023. A cover letter and CV are required for the first round of review. Advancing candidates may be asked to provide evidence of teaching effectiveness in the form of sample syllabi and assignments, a teaching statement, a diversity and inclusion statement, a writing sample, and/or a portfolio describing/showcasing professional public relations work.

About the Department/School:

The mission of the Marist College Communication program is to provide a high-quality professional education with a strong liberal arts foundation that will prepare students for careers in the ever-changing mass communication industry. The program is designed to encourage creativity, foster critical and analytical thinking and model practical, real-world experience in order to develop ethical communication innovators that courageously shape our world. The Communication Program features a comprehensive curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Students may choose from 5 concentrations — Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations and Sports Communication.

The Communication Department is housed in Marist’s School of Communication and the Arts, which prepares students for careers in communication, media, fashion & art practices, building valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media, we foster an inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspire students to become empathetic and ethically responsible professionals with an understanding of the values of community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. Marist’s location in the Hudson Valley offers a traditional college experience that is only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer, while our global campus in Florence, Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their world.

We have innovative, undergraduate academic programs in Art and Digital Media, Communication, Fashion, Film and Television, Games and Emerging Media, and Music as well as graduate programs and dual degree programs in Integrated Marketing Communication (online), and Museum Studies (Florence).

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #2 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching.

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist’s policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

Marist College

Influence some of the top life sciences brands through your industry expertise and strong relationship building skills. As our Senior Client Experience Manager, you will problem solve business issues with clients to discover their pain points and incorporate Phreesia Life Sciences as their solution. You will manage existing accounts while strategically pursuing new sales opportunities to reach our company revenue goals.

The business you will bring in will help us reach more patients and drive our goal of achieving positive health outcomes through informing and activating patients. Joining us means you’ll be part of this rewarding mission, collaborative team, and challenging environment that empowers your career growth.

This is a work-from-home position with the expectation that you live within the New York City area (or are within commuting distance to NYC).

What You’ll Do

• Earn new business with media buying agencies/AoRs/Life Science companies or appropriate brands that have patient-facing strategic imperatives
• Cultivate thoughtful relationships with clients to problem-solve their needs and find opportunities to hit sales goals
• Prepare/present capabilities presentations and product demonstrations
• Complete media agency RFP templates and ensure that Phreesia is included in such proposals
• Develop strategic and creative account plans for managing agencies/Life Science companies and their respective brand opportunities
• Collaborate regularly with internal Business Development, Analytics and Insights, Sales Ops, Content Strategy, Senior Leadership and Demand Generation Team within Life Sciences.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in client services, account management, media buying, or media strategy in an advertising/media agency. This position is equivalent to the Group Supervisor, Associate Director, Director or similar.
• Healthcare experience required; Point of Care, Out of Home, Pharmaceutical, OTC, and/or CPG experience highly valued
• Familiarity with digital media vernacular and measurement
• Experience in partnering up with clients to solve their business needs.
• Leadership skills to mentor and act as a resource for junior team members
• Ability to travel and meet with clients out of office (within the Greater NYC area) on a weekly basis.
• Excellent presentation skills and proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations

Who We Are:

At Phreesia, we’re looking for smart and passionate people to help drive our mission of creating a better, more engaging healthcare experience. We’re committed to helping healthcare organizations succeed in an ever-evolving landscape by transforming the way healthcare is delivered. Our SaaS platform digitizes appointment check-in and offers tools to engage patients, improve efficiency, optimize staffing, and enhance clinical care.

Phreesia cares about our employees by providing a diverse and dynamic work environment. We’re a five-time winner of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare award and we’ve been recognized on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index. We are dedicated to continuously improving our employee experience by launching new programs and initiatives. If you thrive in a culture of recognition, value inclusivity, professional development, and growth opportunities, Phreesia could be a great fit!

Top-rated Employee Benefits:

• 100% Remote work + home office expense reimbursements
• Competitive compensation + equity grants for all employees
• Unlimited PTO + 8 company holidays
• Monthly allowance for cell phone + internet + wellness
• 100% Paid 12-week parental leave to our U.S. employees, as well as a generous parental benefit to our employees in Canada
• Variety of insurance coverage for people (and pets!)
• Continuing education and professional certification reimbursement

We strive to provide a diverse and inclusive environment and are an equal opportunity employer.

Phreesia

Summary of Position

• Manage earned media strategy and high-priority projects for the Public Relations Department.
• Establish regular PR strategies, tactics, and media campaigns to highlight the Enterprise, its initiatives, and employees.
• Work with executive teams on proactive, reactive and crisis communications needs, as appropriate.
• Contribute to and support the development and implementation of strategic public/media relations programs designed to promote the brands assigned
• Develop media outreach strategies and media pitches, help to fulfill incoming media requests, and serve as key contact for select media outlets.
• Draft press releases, holding statements, talking points, Q&As, thought leadership pieces, etc.
• Contribute to the writing and production of internal communications.
• Identify and pitch topics/experts that position the EmblemHealth family of companies as leaders in the health insurance, wellbeing, and healthcare industries.

Principal Accountabilities:

Earned Media & Editorial:

• Draft and distribute public relations materials, including press releases, media prep, positioning papers, blog posts, executive-bylined articles, talking points, speeches, letters to the editor and scripts.
• Develop earned media strategies and proactively pursue visibility opportunities that differentiate the Enterprise and brands within the EmblemHealth family of companies.
• Respond to daily media questions or requests for interviews, coordinating media interviews and prepare spokespeople for appearances and rapid response statements.
• Develop creative strategies and tactics to amplify our earned strategy, including podcasts, influencer partnerships, online publishing platforms, awards and recognitions, and paid opportunities.
• Foster strong relationships with local and national reporters and proactively pitch stories.
• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with elected officials and community leaders, union leadership (if appropriate), bloggers and other influencers.
• Collaborate with EmblemHealth’s in-house creative and videography teams to develop content showcasing the EmblemHealth family of companies’ thought leadership.
• Provide live social media and blog coverage of conferences and executive-level events in partnership with EmblemHealth’s Social Media Team, if appropriate.
• Establish a stable of media-trained internal subject matter experts for conferences, speaking opportunities, and live interviews.
• Conduct and attend strategy meetings directly with the AVP, Public Relations, and Corporate Affairs officers.

Project Management & Training:

• Lead press trainings for company spokespeople.
• Partner with the Social Media Team to conduct LinkedIn audits and trainings.
• Develop and maintain paid, inhouse and earned editorial calendars and reports.
• Provide proactive, onsite, hands-on support at corporate and community events where there is a media presence.
• Act as a primary spokesperson and liaise with press on various media inquiries and media events.

Crisis Communication:

• Develop and implement communications strategies to protect and enhance EmblemHealth and AdvantageCare.
• Physicians’ brand reputations during and in anticipation of crisis situations.
• Triage and respond to media inquiries during and outside of business hours.
• Coordinate across executive leadership, Legal, Human Resources, and other key partners to coordinate crisis response.

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S Journalism, Public Relations or Communication
• 5 – 8+ years of relevant, professional work experience (R)
• Experience in public or media relations (R)
• Familiarity with the New York and/or Connecticut press corps (P)
• Experience developing issue-based communications (R)
• Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal) (R)
• Health insurance, healthcare, and public affairs experience/knowledge (P)
• Keen awareness and interest in current events, news, and popular culture (R)
• Spanish or other secondary language proficiency (P)
• Willingness and ability to attend events at Enterprise locations, in the communities we serve, and other locations, as requested (R)
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) (R)
• Must live in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, or CT) (R)

EmblemHealth

Role Purpose/Mission:

This position is responsible for developing and implementing an impactful North America PR strategy in line with brand and marketing priorities and objectives. This position conceptualizes and executes all public relations and communications efforts in North America, including corporate communications, media outreach and all press events and strategic alliances. This position is also responsible for ensuring timely launches to press and clear, concise messaging both internally and externally. For this strategic position, creative thinking, superior editor relationships and a desire to mentor direct report is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy:

· Develop and execute NA PR strategy including national, regional, online and broadcast media relations for the overall goal of increasing brand awareness.

· Explore new PR opportunities to build targeted reach and engagement; develop & align plan with global stakeholders.

· Strong collaborator and partner with internal departments such as Marketing & CRM to execute strategic prospecting initiatives & brand events that will drive buzz and attract a new affluent client.

Brand Outreach:

· Develop and maintain close relationships with print, online and broadcast beauty press for consistent visibility in key publications, ensuring quality reach& engagement growth targets.

· Secure feature stories and product placements on new product launches and brand storytelling.

· Generate local PR opportunities to support top 5 cities; aligned with priority initiatives planned for the calendar year.

· Continual outreach to producers, TV personalities and beauty experts to generate national and regional broadcast segments.

· Continually look for ways to increase effectiveness of pitching for brands iconic products and key initiatives.

· Support NA Marketing and Sales teams by collaborating with retail partners on press outreach and initiatives.

· Expertise with social media channels, to identify new opportunities to benefit the brand. Partner with digital team to amplify editorial-based content.

Events:

· Plan and execute all national, regional and short lead press launch events (with global alignment)

· Oversee all organic influencer outreach and activities to promote the brand and develop brand ‘loyalists’

Corporate:

· Develop presentations for Senior Leadership, Sales and Retail Partners in a strategic and engaging manner.

· Ensures key internal players are kept up to speed with applicable industry news pertaining to competitor launches, advances in the industry, etc.

Additional Responsibilities:

· Lead PR Department for North America, inclusive of Manager and Coordinator.

· Work closely with Global PR Department, Sales, Marketing, Education and Digital teams.

· Interface with North America Executives and Global Executives as needed.

· Event management for all NA PR activities.

· Proven track record in brand building and executing effective branding initiatives.

Qualifications:

· 10+ years’ experience in PR, with luxury and beauty background

· Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills

· Strong relationships with long lead beauty editors at top trade and national magazines, top tier regional print, broadcast as well as entertainment media

· Strong relationships with digital editors and ability to identify brand connectors – aligned with brand and target prospecting goals.

· Ability to develop and manage plans and budgets

· Strong technical skills including Excel and PowerPoint

· High level of creativity; excellent writing and presentation skills

· Team player, advanced organization skills, attention to detail, positive attitude

Ability to multitask, oversee detailed timelines and handle multiple projects at once

Confidential

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Travel Retail Worldwide Communications team supports all communications – including Corporate Communications & Affairs as well as Consumer PR & Influencer Marketing – for a reputable beauty company with 25+ prestige beauty, skin care, fragrance and hair care brands within the Travel Retail channel.

In this role, the Director, Corporate Communications & Affairs, Travel Retail Worldwide (backfill) will support the Executive Director, Communications to build the Travel Retail division’s reputation as an innovator within the industry, a top destination for talent and a leader in sustainability, social impact and inclusion, diversity and equity. The Director will craft compelling, multi-media content that tells the story of our channel and build strong relationships with key media, industry organizations, NGOs and internal stakeholders to further our reputational goals.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated, self-starters with a passion for storytelling, sustainability, communications and communities. Interest in the beauty and travel industries a must.

Please note, this role is temporary for approximately 6-7 months. The hours are part time 3 days per week, totaling 24 hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate Communications

• Engage Travel Retail employees with the division’s strategies, objectives and culture across a variety of internal channels and touchpoints including Town Halls, intranet, email, etc.
• Lead 2H Town Hall planning with support from Associate on agenda development, planning, executive/leadership comms, and presenter coordination
• Work with Associate to manage and produce an always-on editorial calendar of Travel Retail successes and updates to share the story of Travel Retail within the division and across the company
• Work with Regional Comms teams to source 2-3 stories/month per region to highlight regional work
• Develop monthly Integrated Marketing articles to highlight IM team learnings, best practices, industry trends, etc.
• Work with HR on organizational announcements
• Work with ID&E Committee and NOBLE TR on highlighting TR culture to position division as a best place to work
• With the support of the Associate, update Travel Retail’s company Community page, overseeing updating of content and leveraging site analytics to drive editorial strategy by end of Q3
• Support Travel Retail leadership team across Brands, Regions and Functions with their communications needs by crafting compelling, multi-media content to engage and excite Travel Retail employees
• Amplify Travel Retail’s commitment to sustainability, social impact and inclusion, diversity and equity through an integrated communications strategy across internal and external stakeholders

Corporate Affairs

• Partner with the Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability (GCCS) to craft, amplify and execute Travel Retail’s sustainability and social impact strategy and narratives
• Work with GCCS and Sustainability goal owners/leads to create new TR Sustainability goals for FY24 and beyond
• Build and develop relationships with key NGOs aligned with Travel Retail’s social impact strategy and in partnership with Finance oversee the Region’s giving strategy
• Execute social impact giving for several foundations
• Develop and promote employee engagement programs for sustainability and social impact, including cultivating Travel Retail’s Sustainability Champions, company GoodWorks and volunteerism
• Project manage sustainability and social impact workstreams to ensure teams have access to resources and proper support to deliver against the division goals on time
• Develop and standardize sustainability and social impact tracking and reporting for dissemination to key stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University graduate with a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or relevant experience
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Experience using digital communications in corporate environments
• Demonstrative experience building company reputation within the sustainability and social impact space
• Strong relationship builder who can manage stakeholders both internally and externally across regions and teams
• Experience managing communications for organizational change and transformation initiatives
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• A proactive individual who loves being a part of a passionate, fast-paced team
• Interest in growing their personal experience within a leading prestige beauty house
• Experience working across multi-language regions with a passion for the travel space
• High degree of emotional intelligence; ability to navigate successfully in a highly matrixed global organization
• Creative strategic thinker and problem solver
• Demonstrates strong project management abilities
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with global colleagues
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills

HIGH-TOUCH LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

· Thinks Strategically: Takes a broad view of the business, industry, and consumer environment to anticipate and plan for the future. Identifies the focus and defines where to play, how to win and what capabilities and management systems are required.

· Embraces and Initiates Change: Distinguishes what to preserve and what to change. Has the courage to initiate and lead the changes that drive success.

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· Drives Creativity and Innovation: Focuses on areas of highest potential. Creates newness or connects knowledge in new ways to create the unexpected. Ensures that the creativity and innovation pipeline are aligned to achieve strategy and goals.

· Builds Collaborative Relationships: Builds relationships based on trust and respect. Promotes the inclusion of diverse knowledge, skills, and experiences to achieve results.

Randstad

About Us: 

At Elle, we leverage world-class PR to elevate pioneers who are driving positive change. Our clients are non-profits, impact-driven lifestyle brands, CSR teams, ethical brands, activists, authors, celebrities, and leaders – all committed to making the world a better place every day. We offer a team of seasoned experts to support our clients in media and influencer relations, communications strategy, media training, and thought leadership.

At Elle, we believe our strength comes from our diverse team who can help deserving causes break through the noise and into the mainstream conversation.

The Opportunity: 

As we grow, we are seeking a Director of Public Relations with 4-5 years of PR agency experience. We’re looking for someone who has experience managing teams of publicists and who is able to showcase specific strategic results you have driven for non-profits, foundations, and/or social and environmental justice initiatives. 

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, a passion for driving positive change in the world, and is results-driven. This person maintains close relationships with journalists in New York, as well as in the national landscape. We’re looking for someone who is interested and committed to the social impact space, and any experience you can have connecting celebrities and influences to causes is a bonus!

In this role, you will lead client projects that elevate immigrants, celebrate Black joy and resilience, and fight for innovative policies and national legislation. Some of the major issues we tackle include, but are not limited to, eliminating poverty, advancing worker’s rights, overhauling the criminal justice system, and protecting Indigenous communities and lands.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead PR strategy: Ensure an effective and creative strategy is always in place and being proactively implemented for each client you oversee. Regularly report back to the CEO and Vice President on progress and impact.
• Manage client relationships to surpass your goals: Work closely with our clients to understand how PR will be most effective in supporting their organizational priorities, and keep a keen attention to detail in order to ensure our clients goals forward.
• Guide a team to success: Ensure that members of your project teams are set up for success, and work closely between them and agency leadership to identify ways they can grow and succeed.
• Control the output: Serve as quality control for each account, ensuring that everything presented to clients and the media is of the highest caliber and has our agency seal of approval on it.
• Show up as a professional: Ensure a professional, respectful, optimistic, and proactive dynamic in all client and colleague relationships and interactions.
• Elevate our voice: Demonstrate passion for and understanding of Elle Communications’ mission, culture and values.
• Help shape our culture: Participate in creating a positive, results-driven, collaborative, fun and respectful company culture.

About You:

• You’re driven to deliver excellent results for your team and your clients.
• You’re extremely proactive in the ways you seek out new relationships and opportunities.
• You have a growth mindset, continually look for ways to improve, and give/solicit feedback often.
• You’re adaptable and can work well within a small agency and/or team.
• You want to work on a positive, collaborative team, invest into junior team members, and participate in co-creating a results-driven, fun and relational company culture.
• You’re a student of the media, read and consume a wide variety of outlets on a regular basis and keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the news, pop culture, politics, and society and the environment.
• You believe (like we do) that you do your best work when you’re living your best life – meaning, you’re all in at work during business hours, but then you are equally present with your friends, family, self-care, and personal hobbies outside of work.
• You resonate with our core values.

Qualifications: 

• 4+ years experience in a PR agency
• Experience managing a team of publicists
• Ability to showcase specific strategic results you have driven for non-profits, foundations, and/or social and environmental justice initiatives
• Experience managing issues-oriented political, business and lifestyle accounts
• Maintains close relationships with journalists in New York, as well as in the national landscape
• Experience working to tie celebrities and influencers to causes is a bonus (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Position Details:

The position is temporarily virtual, but will eventually shift to a hybrid setup. One day per week will be required in-office when it is safe to do so. We will keep all candidates updated on the specific timeline as soon as that information is available

Because we believe that you do your best work when you’re living your best life, we’re looking for someone who will be all in at work during business hours, but then be equally present with your friends, family, self-care, and personal hobbies outside of work.

Please, no phone calls, tweets, sliding into DMS, or messenger pigeons. Thank you in advance for your interest.

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual bonus
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Monthly wellness credit
• Flexible schedule
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Elle Communications

Our client is looking for a VP, Account Director to join their team who would be working on a financial client.

· Client and Account Management

o Lead the account planning and supervision for major accounts with specialized expertise in the category; serve as a strategic liaison to clients, account team and agency management; lead client meetings and planning sessions; lead internal account team strategy sessions and the corresponding development, planning and execution of client media strategies

o Proactively generate winning ideas and opportunities to support client objectives and stories; anticipate client needs and prepare in advance, troubleshooting clients’ problems as they arise; ensure that all accounts are strategically on target with clients’ business objectives

o Maintain a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses and industries; actively follow and understand emerging issues, trends and news impacting your clients’ business, and proactively advise the team and client regarding how best to leverage or address these developments; entertain clients appropriately to cement relationships and better understand their business, strategy and goals

o Moderate media interviews; lead media training for clients; initiate implementation of media events such as press conferences, briefings and media tours; serve as the senior on-site agency contact for clients’ events

o Continue to generate client thought leadership opportunities; maintain existing relationships with high-level media, journalists and influencers

· Team Leadership:

o Oversee the management and tracking of staff allocation and account financials (budget allocation and control, time sheets, client billing, supplier invoicing and purchase orders); work with finance team to ensure client budgets are comprehensive, actual costs are monitored and approved, and billed account receivables are collected in a timely manner

o Manage, provide mentorship, and delegate to junior staff on a day-to-day basis (Account Directors and below); ensure that the team continues to drive results for clients

o Manage up to account and practice leads regarding progress on deliverables, media outreach processes, and actively offer solutions to pivot where needed or enhance the project

· Business Development:

o Work closely with senior leadership across the global tech team on new business proposal development

o Deliver new business presentations as part of the global tech team

o Actively seek new business revenue streams with existing clients

o Help train junior team members to get their new business presentation skills up to speed

What You Have to Have (Education and Experience Requirements):

· 10+ years of experience serving in a full-time role either in a public relations agency or the communications department of a company in a relevant industry

· Deep expertise working with and a passion for financial services brands

· Superior oral and written communication skills; advanced proofreading and editing ability

· Demonstrable record of contributing to winning new business, including the cultivation of strong client relationships

· Demonstrated proficiency and affinity for digital tools and platforms

· Experience supervising and providing guidance to junior staffers; strong team building and mentorship aptitude; effectively develops and retains staff; reinforce the importance and value of each team member’s contributions

· Proven track record for providing and selling in highly strategic counsel/recommendations to clients; ability to handle crisis response and issues management

· Exposure to large-scale industry events and helping tech brands differentiate

· Ability to travel as necessary contingent on client and new business needs (requirements vary)

· Creative skills and passion for moving the needle for clients is a must

· Analyst relations and investor relations experience preferred but not mandatory

Synergy Interactive

Location: NYC, NY or Remote

Reporting to: EVP, Learning/Head of Enterprise Marketing

The Director, Event Marketing will be an integral part of the team at CyberRisk Alliance (CRA) and will be responsible for leading the marketing vision, strategy, planning, and execution of the promotion of CRA’s growing portfolio of industry leading events to achieve attendee and revenue goals. This individual will be responsible for actively measuring event performance and ROI, as well as working collaboratively across the organization to drive attendance and optimize the value of our events.

This is a full-time role that will report to the Head of Enterprise Marketing and the EVP of Learning, while collaborating with other team members from content and editorial, enterprise marketing, content, event operations, audience, sales, customer success, and more.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for formulation of marketing strategy from beginning to end and implementation of marketing activities to achieve event revenue goals for events
• Develop formal marketing plans for each event outlining direct marketing, digital marketing and database strategies
• Build audience growth strategy and work with internal resources to build lists and expand the reach
• Create and oversee the execution of the digital strategy for search, social media and web content for assigned events
• Deliver successful marketing campaigns – on time and on budget – contributing throughout the process and providing final approval
• Optimize campaign CPA and ROI and provide reporting and analysis
• Perform mid-campaign and post-event analysis and use it to inform and improve
• Manage a comprehensive events budget; responsible for all aspects of forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• Maintain consistent communications across the organization to ensure consistent alignment and transparency of event goals and strategies
• Execute onsite event management of events (where necessary)
• Oversee all pre-event and post-event communications and marketing initiatives and deliverables

Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in event marketing, with direct experience in event promotion and/or business to business environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or equivalent experience in event marketing
• Experience working collaboratively with teams across the organization to successfully execute events
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to successfully direct multiple projects through completion while accelerating business results
• Data-driven, budget-conscious, creative problem solver
• Strong written (copywriting and editing) and verbal communications skills
• Experience leading a team of event marketing professionals to drive creative and thoughtful event strategies that utilize all mediums
• Team management experience with proven leadership in managing a team of remote direct reports
• Experience with email marketing, marketing automation, and campaign analysis
• Comfortable working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Expert knowledge of event platforms and measurement
• Direct experience with Marketo or another marketing automation platform is preferred
• Familiarity with or a strong interest in learning about the information security industry

Job Information (NYC)

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York City, CRA is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to New York City and takes into account numerous factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to a candidates’ qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $120,000 to $130,000, which does not include other compensation benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CyberRisk Alliance is committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity for all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age or marital status in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

About CyberRisk Alliance

CyberRisk Alliance (CRA) is a business intelligence company serving the high growth, rapidly evolving cybersecurity community with a diversified portfolio of services that inform, educate, build community, and inspire an efficient marketplace. Our trusted information leverages a unique network of journalists, analysts and influencers, policymakers, and practitioners. CRA’s brands include SC Media, Security Weekly, ChannelE2E, MSSP Alert, InfoSec World, Identiverse, Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum, its research unit CRA Business Intelligence, the peer-to-peer CISO membership network, Cybersecurity Collaborative and now, the Official Cyber Security Summit and TECHEXPO Top Secret.

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CyberRisk Alliance

The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By having a knowledge of emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able create cross-channel deliverables to clients that meet their needs. This is a Freelance to Full Time role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with clients and project teams to understand client objectives and project design
• Develop and present creative projects that support agreed upon goals and strategy
• Create cross-channel visual communication strategies (digital, print, and motion)
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in visual communications
• 1 – 2 years’ of digital and print design or advertising experience
• Knowledge of social platforms (Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc.)
• Breadth of style and design capability

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