Institutional Press Coordinator

Hermès International S.A.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission and bonus incentives

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid time off

401(k) and matching

Product discount

Job summary

Hermès International S.A. in New York seeks an Institutional Press Coordinator to support the Institutional Press Team within the Communications department.

You will assist with developing editorial placements, coordinating with editors, and handling logistics for Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional initiatives. The role involves monitoring coverage, supporting CSR and diversity & inclusion strategies, organizing events, and helping manage budgets and vendor invoices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role and/or department.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Launchmetrics and Meltwater a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Sr Manager with all Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional requests and initiatives.
• Develop and execute editorial placements in top-tier publications and digital media.
• Track press coverage and flag issues to senior team and Paris HQ.
• Contribute to CSR and diversity strategy to address sensitive situations.
• Liaise with editors, manage merchandise loans, assist with press strategies.
• Assist with events, travel logistics, and guest lists for HOP events.
• Track coverage of Maison, Equestrian, Institutional press and circulate results.
• Oversee press showroom inventory with Showroom Manager.
• Assist Director with budget development and invoice processing.

Skills

2-4 years experience

Strong written/verbal/presentation

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Media relations

Crisis communications

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Launchmetrics

Meltwater

CRM/PR tools

Job description

The Team:

The Communications department is responsible for strategic deployment of Press & Influencer Relations, Special Events and Advertising across all media channels to support the growth of awareness for Hermès in the US. Our mission is to share the rich story of Hermès, highlighting the value of creativity, commitment to quality and signature craftmanship model.

The Opportunity:

As the Institutional Press Coordinator, you will contribute to the overall department strategy through your support of the Institutional Press Team.

About the Role:

• Support Sr Manager with all Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional requests and initiatives

  • Administrate the development and execution of a strong, dynamic, and strategic product editorial placement in top-tier national and regional publications and newspapers and key digital media outlets in support of increased brand visibility and awareness about Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional métiers

  • Track pertinent press on the house related to corporate and crisis communications on a daily basis and flag to senior team and Paris headquarters when needed
  • Work with Sr Manager to create a strong CSR and diversity & inclusion strategy to protect the company from future sensitive situations

  • Liaise with editors, handle logistics with merchandise loans, collaborate with Sr Manager and Director in creation of press strategies, help assemble guest lists for HOP events

  • Assist Sr Manager & Director with Maison & Equestrian events, store openings, Institutional projects
  • Arrange logistics (including travel, hotel, experiences) for all Institutional, Maison, and Equestrian events
  • Assist Sr Manager & Director in developing a press strategy on store openings with a national and localized media focus
  • Develop and coordinate any press programs in regard to regional events and store openings
  • Track coverage and circulate key results pertaining to Maison, Equestrian, Institutional press

  • Cultivate and maintain daily contact with Maison and Equestrian editors as well as regional publication contacts

  • Collaborate with team to oversee Press Freelancer day-to-day tasks and contribute to their nourishment

  • Help oversee maintenance of press showroom inventory of Maison & Equestrian objects with Showroom Manager

  • Assist Director with budget development, tracking, and invoice processing as needed

Supervisory Responsibility:

• NO

Budget Responsibility:

• YES

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years of experience, including hands-on internship, in similar role and/or department
• High level of attention to detail
• Proven excellence at meeting long and short-term deadlines
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Launchmetrics and Meltwater knowledge a plus
• Experience in corporate/crisis communications a plus
• Maison (home) and equestrian media a plus
• Regular in-person work at a Company-designated work location is an essential function of this position

The range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 annually. Actual rates are determined on the job, location, and individual experience.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Hermès Benefits Overview:

Hermès is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support the needs of our employees and their families, including:

• Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance

• Medical, Dental, Vision,

• Life Insurance and Disability

• Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)

• Paid Parental leave and transition time

• 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing

• Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance

• Product discount and EAP resources

• Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more!

Company Overview:

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès’ success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that’s at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films "Footsteps Across the World" available on our website. Link here.

Our Commitment:

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop.

Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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