Associate Manager, Communications

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New York, New York, USA (Corporate Headquarters):
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR14476

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 things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe 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.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.  About Kate Spade New York:

Since 1993, Kate Spade New York has believed that style is a language of optimism, with the power to spark joy that spreads. Today, we’re creating a world that feels uplifting, where luxury and warmth coexist. Our handbags, clothes, shoes, jewelry and more are classics with a twist, balancing craft with a playful spirit through thoughtful function, intentional color, and unexpected details—they’re pieces made to live with easily and love endlessly.

In everything we create, we ignite a spark, turning the everyday into something more beautiful. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry house of brands.

Job Title:

Associate Manager, Communications  Primary

Purpose:

The Kate Spade New York Communications Associate Manager will dually report into the Senior Manager, PR, and Senior Manager, Influencer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage their creativity and innovative thinking to drive brand buzz, enhance brand desirability, and shape cultural conversations that resonate with key audiences. The Associate Manager will play a key role in supporting the team’s integrated communications efforts across media relations, influencer and creator engagement, event execution, VIP partnerships, owned social media initiatives, and social impact activations.  

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Communications to support the below [but noted limited to] areas:  Media Relations, VIP & Influencer:
● Support in managing external PR & VIP agency partners.
● Develop press materials – look books, collection product decks, pitching collateral and more.
● Identify and support crafting storytelling angles to pitch culturally relevant outlets and build fashion credibility with target audiences.
● Support the development and execution of Communications-led events, including guest lists, spearheading event assets, results recaps, and more.
● Partner cross-functionally on creative briefs and global requests.
● Identify and vet new VIP talent partners who reflect brand values and reach target audiences.
● Recommend seasonal product priorities for VIP dressing opportunities.
● Lead product orders to support Press, VIP & Influencer dressing requests.
● Handle administrative tasks including but not limited to: research/data needs, scheduling, general department organization, meeting notes, etc.)Product/Sample Responsibilities:
● Support external PR agencies in day-to-day activities ranging from sample requests, image requests, credit requests, copy requests, and more
● Manage and communicate PR sample calendar needs and priorities with cross-functional teams
● Lead seasonal sample ordering for Domestic PR and VIP, and collect/track…