Institutional Press Manager

Join; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission & bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance & Disability

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave & transition time

401(k) & Roth plan

Job summary

Hermès seeks an Institutional Press Manager in New York to support department strategy across Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional initiatives. You will coordinate press outreach, secure placements in top outlets, and track coverage, while partnering with Paris HQ to align with corporate goals.

Role emphasizes crisis comms readiness, CSR alignment, and event support from planning through execution, including travel and logistics for Maison & Equestrian events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of hands-on internship or similar experience.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Launchmetrics and Meltwater knowledge a plus.
• Experience in corporate/crisis communications a plus.
• Maison and equestrian media familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Director with all Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional requests and initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategic storytelling and editorial placements in top outlets to raise brand visibility.
• Track press coverage and flag issues to senior team and Paris HQ.
• Align press strategy with CSR and diversity & inclusion initiatives in partnership with the CSR team.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning for Maison moments and events.
• Manage press loan confirmations and collaborate with Showroom for smooth logistics.
• Cultivate relationships with Maison and Equestrian media contacts and regional outlets.
• Assist in developing press strategies and guest lists to support house objectives.
• Assist Director with Maison & Equestrian events, store openings, and Institutional projects.
• Arrange travel, hotels, experiences for Institutional, Maison, and Equestrian events.

Skills

Press relations

Crisis communications

Attention to detail

Deadlines

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Launchmetrics

Meltwater

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 Manager, you will contribute to the overall department strategy through your support of the department.

About the Role:

• Support Director with all Maison, Equestrian, and Institutional requests and initiatives
• Administrate the development and execution of a strong, dynamic, and strategic storytelling and 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 corporate and crisis communications press on the house utilizing media tracking systems and flag to senior team and Paris headquarters when needed
• Work with Director to create a strong Corporate Social Responsibility and diversity & inclusion strategy to protect the company from future sensitive situations. Partner closely with internal Corporate Social Responsibility team to ensure proper alignment between press strategy and non-profit focuses
• Support cross-functional planning for Maison moments, ensuring cohesive storytelling and stakeholder alignment
• Liaise with Maison and Equestrian press to confirm product loans, work with Showroom Manager to ensure a seamless process is in place
• Cultivate relationships with and maintain regular contact with Maison, Equestrian, and regional publication contacts
• Collaborate with Director on the development of strategic press strategies and guest lists to support house objectives and press engagement
• Assist Director with Maison & Equestrian events, store openings, Institutional projects
• Arrange logistics (including travel, hotel, experiences) for all Institutional, Maison, and Equestrian events
• Assist 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
• Collaborate with team to oversee Press Freelancer day-to-day tasks and contribute to their nourishment
• Assist Director with budget development, tracking, and invoice processing as needed

Supervisory Responsibility:

NO

Budget Responsibility:

• YES

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-4 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

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

Hermès Benefits Overview

• Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Paid time off (15 vacation 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 (e.g., flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance)
• Product discount and EAP resources
• Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support, and more!

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

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 short films "Footsteps Across the World" available on our website.

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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