Institutional Press Coordinator
The Institutional Press Coordinator supports the Institutional Press Team in executing strategic press and media relations initiatives to enhance Confidential Client's brand visibility across Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional sectors. This role involves managing editorial placements, coordinating events and logistics, tracking media coverage, and assisting with corporate communications and diversity strategies, ensuring alignment with the company's values and growth objectives.
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About the Role
The Institutional Press Coordinator will support the Institutional Press Team in executing media, editorial, and event strategies that raise brand visibility for the Confidential Client’s Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional métiers. This is an in-person role based in Manhattan, NY and is full-time.
What You’ll Do
- Support the Senior Manager with Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional press requests and initiatives
- Develop and execute editorial placement strategies in top-tier national, regional, and digital outlets to increase brand visibility
- Monitor daily press coverage related to corporate and crisis communications; escalate issues to senior team and headquarters as needed
- Help design CSR and diversity & inclusion communications strategies that anticipate and mitigate sensitive situations
- Liaise with editors; handle logistics for merchandise loans and press samples
- Collaborate with Senior Manager and Director on press strategies and HOP event guest lists
- Assist with planning and logistics for Maison & Equestrian events, store openings, and Institutional projects (including travel and hotel arrangements)
- Develop localized press programs for regional events and store openings
- Track and circulate coverage metrics and key results for Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional press
- Maintain daily relationships with Maison, Equestrian, and regional editors and media contacts
- Oversee day-to-day tasks of press freelancers and support their development
- Coordinate with the Showroom Manager on press showroom inventory for Maison & Equestrian objects
- Assist Director with budget development, budget tracking, and invoice processing as needed
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2–4 years of relevant experience (including internships) in press/media relations, communications, or PR
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proven ability to meet short- and long-term deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Familiarity with Launchmetrics and Meltwater is a plus
- Experience in corporate/crisis communications is a plus
- Background or contacts in maison (home) and equestrian media is a plus
- Able to perform regular in-person work at a company-designated location (Manhattan, NY)
Supervisory & Budget Responsibility
- Supervisory responsibility: NO
- Budget responsibility: YES
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined by job responsibilities, location, and individual experience.
- Benefits (examples that may be offered by our client):
- Commission and bonus incentives tied to sales performance (where applicable)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Paid time off: annual vacation, company holidays, floating holidays, wellbeing days, and sick & safe time
- Paid parental leave and transition support
- 401(k) / Roth retirement plan with company match and profit-sharing options
- Voluntary benefits such as FSA, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance
- Product discount, EAP resources, access to wellness apps and family-building support
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.
About the Confidential Client
The Confidential Client is a long-standing luxury house that values craftsmanship, creativity, and responsible growth. The organization operates globally, maintains a strong artisanal tradition, and emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility in its operations.
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