Bernard Nickels & Associates
Senior Executive Recruiter at Bernard Nickels & Associates
Public Relations Assistant (Hybrid – New York City)
Pay Rate:
$25/hr
Duration:
Through 12/31/2025 (with the intention to extend through 2026, pending budget approval)
Experience Level:
1–2 years
Location:
Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite in NYC
Resume Requirement:
PDF only, maximum 2 pages
About the Role The Public Relations Assistant will provide essential day-to-day support to the U.S.-based Public Relations team, assisting with PR campaigns, influencer activations, event logistics, and media tracking across multiple brands. This individual will play a key role in helping execute PR strategies, track campaign performance, coordinate product shipments, manage invoices, and ensure smooth collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
This role reports to the Americas PR Managers and works closely with other members of the PR team across North America and LATAM.
The goal for this role is
quality over quantity
— we’re seeking candidates with a strong understanding of
luxury fashion communications , ideally from a
top agency or in-house fashion PR team.
Key Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day execution and recap of PR and influencer campaigns.
Reconcile and process invoices; assist with finance tracking and budget management.
Oversee product inventory, shipments, and logistics related to media and influencer seeding.
Schedule meetings, prepare materials, and capture detailed meeting notes.
Create and review comprehensive Excel trackers and PowerPoint presentations.
Assist in developing brand-specific PR plans and support their implementation in local markets.
Ensure accurate press and social coverage tracking using DMR and Companion.
Contribute to the development of PR materials such as press releases, media alerts, and talking points.
Liaise with agency partners across North America and LATAM, managing asset distribution and gathering campaign recaps.
Provide general administrative and operational support to PR team members as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Media, or Business.
1–2 years
of PR experience, preferably in
fashion, accessories, or luxury
industries.
Prior
agency or in-house
PR experience strongly preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong initiative and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Interest in PR, media, and influencer landscapes.
Preferred Experience
Exposure to
luxury fashion communications
through agencies such as KCD Worldwide, PR Consulting, Karla Otto, DLX, The Lede.
Experience using
DMR ,
CreatorIQ , or similar tracking and influencer management platforms.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Marketing
Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion; Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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Pay Rate:
$25/hr
Duration:
Through 12/31/2025 (with the intention to extend through 2026, pending budget approval)
Experience Level:
1–2 years
Location:
Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite in NYC
Resume Requirement:
PDF only, maximum 2 pages
About the Role The Public Relations Assistant will provide essential day-to-day support to the U.S.-based Public Relations team, assisting with PR campaigns, influencer activations, event logistics, and media tracking across multiple brands. This individual will play a key role in helping execute PR strategies, track campaign performance, coordinate product shipments, manage invoices, and ensure smooth collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
This role reports to the Americas PR Managers and works closely with other members of the PR team across North America and LATAM.
The goal for this role is
quality over quantity
— we’re seeking candidates with a strong understanding of
luxury fashion communications , ideally from a
top agency or in-house fashion PR team.
Key Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day execution and recap of PR and influencer campaigns.
Reconcile and process invoices; assist with finance tracking and budget management.
Oversee product inventory, shipments, and logistics related to media and influencer seeding.
Schedule meetings, prepare materials, and capture detailed meeting notes.
Create and review comprehensive Excel trackers and PowerPoint presentations.
Assist in developing brand-specific PR plans and support their implementation in local markets.
Ensure accurate press and social coverage tracking using DMR and Companion.
Contribute to the development of PR materials such as press releases, media alerts, and talking points.
Liaise with agency partners across North America and LATAM, managing asset distribution and gathering campaign recaps.
Provide general administrative and operational support to PR team members as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Media, or Business.
1–2 years
of PR experience, preferably in
fashion, accessories, or luxury
industries.
Prior
agency or in-house
PR experience strongly preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong initiative and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Interest in PR, media, and influencer landscapes.
Preferred Experience
Exposure to
luxury fashion communications
through agencies such as KCD Worldwide, PR Consulting, Karla Otto, DLX, The Lede.
Experience using
DMR ,
CreatorIQ , or similar tracking and influencer management platforms.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Marketing
Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion; Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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