Manager, Communications

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Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary items for everyday wear and offers seasonal collections of handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade celebrates communities of women worldwide who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible and fostering innovation and inclusivity.

• Support the development of an internal communications strategy for Kate Spade, serving as the main contact to design a comprehensive communication approach that aligns stakeholders with the brand strategy.
• Develop content and messages for the Kate Spade CEO & Brand President, including speech writing, presentations, videos, blog posts, and emails.
• Develop and execute employee communication strategies that engage employees in the company/brand vision and business strategies, with a focus on creative communications that bring the brand to life.
• Lead content development for a variety of live events including leadership meetings, town halls, investor presentations, social impact work, and global store leader conferences.
• Lead social media content and strategy for Kate Spade Linked In and develop communications that position the brand as an employer employees love to work for.
• Partner with the external communications team to implement media relations initiatives that strengthen Kate Spade’s brand and corporate reputation.
• Partner with global stakeholders to ensure consistent and relevant communications.
• Leverage data and insights to measure communications impact and adjust strategy.

• Experience developing and implementing effective communication plans and strategies with senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of delivering multi‑channel communications.
• Strong executive presence, with experience working with all levels of employees from stores to C‑suite.
• Thrives in a changing global environment; curious learner and problem solver who collaborates across teams.
• Attention to detail and quality; confident work in high‑stakes settings.
• Passion for communications, creative storytelling, and the brand.
• Talent for building networks and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Understanding of current news landscape; tech and social media savvy across mediums.
• Curiosity and desire to create and collaborate with AI tools.
• Basic finance knowledge and analytical skills to present data to stakeholders.
• Basic graphic design knowledge to create engaging communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
  Master’s degree a plus (equivalent experience considered).
• 4+ years’ experience in a public company preferred – responsible for internal and/or external communications.

$90,000.00 – $ Annually.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity and maternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Mid‑senior level

Full‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Retail Apparel and Fashion, Manufacturing, and Retail

Hybrid

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to protected characteristics.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs. Contact Tapestry People Services at or e