rag & bone is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated administrative assistant to help grow brand awareness through a multi-faceted approach to Editorial, VIP, and Influencer. The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the Sr. Manager of PR, while also supporting the Director of VIP, Sr. Manager of Social Media, and Events and Experiences Specialist.
Candidates must be meticulously detail oriented with impeccable follow up skills. A positive attitude, highly motivated individual that can remain calm under pressure. Team player with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Previous experience using Launch Metrics and sample management is a plus. Candidates should have an interest in fashion and a strong understanding of our brand positioning and DNA.
- Cross functional administrative support for the PR, VIP, Social Media, and Event leads.
- Manage all sample trafficking opportunities to various publications and VIP stylists – handle the packing, logistics, shipping, tracking, etc.
- Assist with all Celebrity/VIP dressing requests for press appearances, brand events and seeding opportunities
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the PR/VIP sample closet
- Ensure that all samples and store pulls are returned on a timely basis
- Sweep for press placements several times daily and clip/save relevant placements
- Continuously scan social media for brand tags, dressing credits and identify images of talent wearing rag & bone product
- Build various media lists for press outreach needs – experience using Cision a plus
- Monitor for when anticipated placements go live and call-in print issues as needed
- Audit industry competitors and flag relevant articles/news
- Manage credit requests directly with editors, ensuring accuracy of price and product descriptions
- Maintain Master VIP Talent deck in addition to seasonal talent campaign decks
- Facilitate gifting for VIP’s, Editors, and content creators. Including securing product via warehouse orders, gift wrapping, shipping, and tracking of gifts.
- Track social media & influencer mentions through Launchmetrics on a daily basis.
- Assist in continuously curating the creator master list across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube.
- Support Brand Activations & Experiences Specialist with all event needs
- Compile and track all PR and Talent related invoices
- Track receipts and submit Amex Expense reports
- General Administrative support ad hoc projects as needed
- 1 year of previous work experience with PR and VIP
- Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities
- Meticulously detail oriented along with impeccable follow up skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Proactive individual who is consistently anticipating upcoming needs
- Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Positive professional attitude with a team player mentality
- Highly motivated individual that can remain calm under pressure
- Ability to uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality
- Advanced PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Word skills, with an ability to learn new programs & software
Salary for this position is a target of $55,000 yearly
| Rules you live by
- - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
- - Innovate, solve problems
- - Work together, get results
- – Not only with product but we see it in our people
- -Be disciplined, be competitive
- Paid Time Off
- Clothing Allowance
- Generous Employee Discount
- Paid Parental Leave
- Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
- 401k
Hourly Pay Range
$26.44—$26.44 USD
What We Do
Interested in joining one of the most dynamic fashion brands in the world?
To view and apply to all headquarter and retail jobs at rag & bone, please visit our website and careers page: http://www.rag-bone.com/careers
From its origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone instantaneously distinguished itself by combining British heritage with directional, modern design. Today, the brand has become synonymous with innately wearable clothing that innovatively melds classic tailoring with an edgy yet understated New York aesthetic.
Inspired by a desire to create beautifully constructed clothes, rag & bone prides itself in the time-honored techniques of supremely skilled, local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the country. The importance of quality, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail resonated deeply, informing the brand’s core philosophy.
With a downtown sensibility, signature clean silhouettes and an inherent integrity, rag & bone continuously redefines urban style.
In 2007, rag & bone won the Swarovski Award for emerging talent in Menswear and in 2010, the brand was bestowed the industry’s most prestigious honor when named Menswear Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
rag & bone offers a full range of men’s and women’s ready to wear, /JEAN, Standard Issue, footwear and accessories collections.
rag & bone operates 35 stores worldwide, ten of which are in New York City. Stores are also located in Washington, D.C.; Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Greenwich, Connecticut; Aspen, Colorado; and Bal Harbour, Florida. International stores are located in London, UK; Tokyo, Japan; Bangkok, Thailand; Taipei, Taiwan and Hong Kong. rag & bone is also available in boutiques and department stores in over 53 countries worldwide.
