Assistant Public Relations Manager
Saatva, the internet’s Smarter Luxury Sleep company, has an immediate opening for an Assistant Public Relations Manager to join our growing Content and Communications team. You will report to the Public Relations Director and support events and media opportunities related to the brand and the ongoing expansion of Saatva’s retail Viewing Room network.
As the Assistant Public Relations Manager you will assist with ideation and reporting for Saatva’s media campaigns, as well as work with Saatva leadership to coordinate external thought leadership and speaking opportunities. This role works closely with other functions across the marketing department, including Content Marketing, Social Media, Affiliate Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative, and Analytics.
The ideal candidate for this role has experience working for a PR agency or DTC or luxury brand and has excellent oral and written communications skills, great organizational ability, and the temperament to navigate the demanding world of media relations with equanimity and a positive attitude.
WHO WE ARE:
Saatva is the direct-to-consumer luxury mattress and home furnishings brand that aspires to help every consumer get a great night’s sleep. At Saatva, we do more than sell mattresses to consumers. We are a brand that believes in consciousness and goodness — from what we put in our products to how we treat our customers and each other. Because we take good care of our customers, our customers take good care of us. We have been profitable since day one, and have grown, on average, 60% year over year. We believe our greatest potential is reached when we empower each other, and we believe in having a good time in the process. This commitment extends to a diverse and friendly environment that nurtures personal as well as professional growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Vet, coordinate, and track all PR requests from initial outreach to final coverage
- Lead media outreach initiatives, including general pitching, seasonal campaigns, and PR gifting
- Assist with PR campaigns for product launches, press previews, and store opening events
- Facilitate media interviews and speaking engagements for Saatva leadership and members of the executive team
- Help build and maintain editor databases and product asset libraries
- Manage PR samples budget and internal and external product requests
- Manage monthly internal PR Newsletter
- Coordinate with other marketing channels (internal communications, social media, content marketing, email marketing) to promote media placements.
- Assist with regional and special events
- Support the PR Director with general administrative tasks, reporting, and logistics
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ years experience coordinating events in an agency setting or in-house for a brand or marketing organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Project management skills preferred
- Experience with virtual event tools such as Splash and Zoom
- Experience with PR tools such as Asana, Cision, Muck Rack, Quoted and HARO is a plus!
- Proficiency in G-Suite and/or Microsoft Word Software
- Experience with e-commerce or luxury brands preferred
- New York, Austin or LA locations preferred (some U.S. travel may be required).
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation: $70,000-$85,000 Annually
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
- Paid Vacation
- Bonus Program
- 401K Employer Match
- FSA/HSA/Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee Discounted Products
- Friends and Family Discounts
Sounds like a good fit? We'd love to talk to you!
Equal Employment Opportunity:
At Whitestone Home Furnishings, LLC, we are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusiveness, as demonstrated through our recruitment, retention and employee development programs, and are committed to the hiring, retention and success of diverse candidates. We maintain an environment that respects and builds on the assets and talents of each person, valuing their differences. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate against qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, and gender identity or expression), sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status (including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services), genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, caregiver status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all aspects of the employment hiring process, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, and benefits.