Communications Assistant - Carfrae Consulting

Carfrae Consulting is a global consultancy that provides hands-on, strategic counsel for brands in all areas of communications, branding, public relations, marketing, media, VIP, and events. We are looking for an experienced and motivated full-time Communications Assistant with excellent communication & organization skills. The Communications Assistant will work closely with the Fashion & Beauty team, as well as the Founder and assist across the business. Clients include AERIN, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Perfect Moment, RH, The Colony Hotel and The Manner, Wölffer Estate, and ZIMMERMANN.

This role is based in our Soho, NY office on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3-days per week in office required. This role is available immediately.

Skills & Requirements:

• Must be available full-time and based in New York City.
• Must have prior internship or work experience in fashion, beauty and/or lifestyle public relations.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Ideal candidate is a graduate of a degree program in Communications, Marketing, Fashion or related field.
• Proven interest and knowledge of the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, travel and hospitality public relations, marketing and communications, with a focus on luxury preferred.
• Imperative to be extremely organized, detail-oriented, proactive, self-managing and adaptable at all times, with strong ambition and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Demonstrated experience with media monitoring, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge and competency with database management.
• General understanding of the media landscape across print, digital, broadcast and podcast outlets, particularly with a focus in fashion and beauty.
• Experience in drafting pitches, press releases, and communicating with external stakeholders.
• In-tune with current social media trends, culture, and brand landscapes. Consistently on the pulse with New York City, the media industry, and the VIP landscape.
• Highly professional demeanor at all times, with confidence, aptitude and proven know-how to liaise consistently with C-level executives, industry contacts, and external stakeholders.
• Eager to work in a very fast-paced industry, with a positive, hard-working, and solutions-oriented attitude.
• Flawless proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Google Drive, and Zoom.
• Experience with Cision, Adobe (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and/or Squarespace a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities & Opportunities:

• Building monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and managing competing reporting deadlines across multiple accounts.
• Daily media monitoring, tracking, and clipping across multiple accounts.
• Compiling and maintaining editorial, influencer, and VIP databases across multiple industries and accounts.
• Maintaining sample inventory, including product organization, stock management, coordinating send-outs and returns, as well as tracking & reporting on all activity.
• Event support across multiple accounts, including invitation and guest list management, face charts, dressing, gifting, and post-event reporting, in addition to on-site event support.
• Researching and proposing influencers, talent, brands, and media opportunities to engage with across multiple accounts, consistently supporting the agency’s drive for innovation and growth across all clients.
• Identifying media opportunities across all clients, and supporting with pitch drafting, tracking media outreach, and facilitating assets for media requests.
• Assisting the senior team with client strategies and proposals.
• Supporting the Founder & Principal with client administrative tasks, as well as supporting administrative duties across the business.

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to careers@carfraeconsulting.com with the subject line: Communications Assistant Application: First Last

The job description serves as a guide of expectations rather than an exhaustive list of all duties and competencies. All requirements and skills are subject to change as business needs evolve.