job description

We have an immediate opening for a fulltime PR and Engagement Manager who will work collaboratively with the management team. We seek to expand our business across a variety of categories. We are looking for a bright and talented individual who has a minimum of six years PR experience. The candidate must have a proven track record in creating press angles and securing high-impact placements such as New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Forbes, etc. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for luxury and premium brands and who is interested in building relationships and representing the company as part of an entrepreneurial and growing team.

about us

At AGENCYSACKS and The Affluence Collaborative our area of focus and expertise is “Influencing the AffluentTM”. Together, our companies comprise a research company, a strategic marketing consultancy, and a creative agency built to help marketers with their affluent- targeted consumer business strategies. Success for us and for our clients is found in creating insight-driven elegant solutions for all parts of our clients’ businesses.

the right candidate

Will have established relationships with media contacts and be able to develop new relationships across print, broadcast, digital, social media, etc. Will work with The Affluence Collaborative (TAC) and agency team to supply TAC stories, data, and creative work to editors as needed. Will arrange press calls for Andrew Sacks, President; Julie Sacks, Partner; and other team members as appropriate.

Will develop and pitch story ideas by industry vertical, conduct frequent outreach with key targets, and report on these relationships weekly.

Will be highly organized and be able to write in the voice of the agency and maintain our messaging — our Blog, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts — with input and approval from the Web Strategy team.

Will represent our companies at industry events.

experience and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or Communications. n At least six years of public relations and marketing experience. A proven track record increating press angles and securing high-impact placements.

Strategic thinker with the ability to interpret both quantitative and qualitative research and match key insights to appropriate editors. Ability to write articles for publication in our style and voice based on these insights.

Confident with excellent written and verbal communications skills — short form (Twitter) and long form. Effectively present pitch ideas/ information to senior management, editors, etc.

Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Passionate for all things digital, especially social media. Experience in video productiona plus.

key personality traits

The right candidate must:

Be an engaged and curious self-starter who is capable of managing multiple projects with accelerated schedules.

Be a solutions-driven professional who is constantly asking “How can we do this better?” n Have the utmost integrity and be a supportive team player. n Be entrepreneurial and have the ability to collaborate across multiple areas of the business. n Be flexible and adaptable when challenges occur. n Must be stylish and passionate about all things luxury and premium.

contact

Please direct all resumes and correspondence to info@agencysacks.com.