Carfrae Consulting Communications Assistant:
Carfrae Consulting is a global consultancy that provides hands-on, strategic counsel for brands in all areas of communications, branding, public relations, marketing, media and content creation. We are looking for a motivated and eager full-time Communications Assistant with excellent communication & organization skills. The Communications Assistant will work closely with the team and assist across a variety of clients including Zimmermann, Dr. Barbara Sturm, RH (Restoration Hardware), FLOWERBX, CLOSED, Perfect Moment, Afterpay, Wölffer Estate and The Colony Hotel.
Skills & Requirements:
- Must be available full-time and based in New York City or with intentions of moving to NYC in the near future
- Prior internship/work experience in fashion, beauty and/or lifestyle public relations is required
- Ideal candidate is a graduate of a degree program in Fashion, Communications, Marketing or related field
- Proven interest and expertise in fashion, beauty, lifestyle or travel and hospitality public relations, marketing and communications, with a focus on luxury preferred
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with an eagerness to learn; proactive and self-managing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
- Knowledge of the fashion, beauty, lifestyle and business media landscapes essential
- Experience with press tracking, client reporting and database management
- Experience in drafting pitches, press releases, and communicating with editors
- In-tune with current social media trends, emerging platforms, and all types of content creators
- High proficiency with Microsoft Outlook & Google Drive
- Experience with Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and/or Squarespace a plus
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Responsibilities & Opportunities:
- Print, digital, broadcast, and social media tracking, clipping & analytics reporting
- Assisting with strategy decks and client proposals
- Assisting with PR seedings across multiple clients
- Compiling press decks and post-event recaps
- Maintaining editorial and influencer databases across multiple clients
- Proposing influencers, talent, and brands to engage with for campaigns and partnerships
- Identifying press opportunities for clients and drafting pitches; assisting with pitching and editorial outreach
- Managing PR assets and facilitating press requests
- Supporting the team with event planning and production
- Staffing support with client press events
- Potential to facilitate product inventory & coordinate PR send outs
To Apply: Please send cover letter and resumes to