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Ann Taylor and LOFT empower women to find their authentic self-expression. Ann Taylor outfits the modern American woman so she's ready-for-work and ready-for-anything in timeless, tailored style. LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them.

Discover a culture that empowers employees with access to industry leaders and the tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

About the role

The Manager, Public Relations serves a significant role supporting the PR Department across Ann Taylor and LOFT and assists with all PR-related activities with the goal of driving brand awareness and increasing fashion credibility.  Job function includes assisting PR team in all aspects of media relations, influencer relations, and external communications. The Manager also manages day-to-day editorial requests. Candidates must be productive, self-motivated, creative and team-oriented and excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Close attention to detail and follow through and pronounced ability to complete multiple tasks and goals a must.

The impact you can have

• Work closely with cross-functional teams across Ann Taylor and LOFT including merchandising, ecommerce, marketing, design, creative and retail teams on various PR projects

• Achieve regular product placements with targeted sites – corresponding with marketing pushes

• Achieve inclusion in fashion feature round-ups with main fashion and lifestyle sites

• Own pitching for specific brand philanthropic initiativesCultivate new editor relationships and brainstorm new angles/approaches for all brands: traditional media and digital.

• Own day-to-day communication/product fulfillment with influencer partners

• Research new influencers for Ann Taylor and LOFT and creative ways we can partner

• Research competitive landscape for other retailer activations and partnerships

• Fulfill editorial requests and credit information

• Liaise with sourcing and merch for up-to-date sample information

• Serve as day-to-day liaison with agencies and fulfill all requests/place warehouse orders for product

• Manage editorial giftings

• Execute and send the bi-weekly press recaps

You’ll bring to the role

•  Bachelor’s degree (preferably in marketing, communications, public relations or journalism)

•  4-5 years’ work experience

•  Passion for style, fashion and trend-spotting

•  Affinity for the ANN INC. brands and a belief in their promise and products

•  General knowledge of media landscape

•  Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

•  Highly organized, detail oriented, great follow up

•  Honest, hard-working, driven, enthusiastic

•  Ability to build and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners

•  Comfort and experience working directly with media

•  Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing to meet deadlines

•  Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

•  Experience with media database contact software

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *  

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

• The target salary range for this role is: $80,000 - $85,000

• Hybrid:  This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the  LOFT office location in New York, NY  as defined by business needs.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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