Job Mission

This role will support corporate communications, crisis communications and executive communications efforts as a part of the Press/PR team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy + Planning

• Support Senior Manager in the planning, development and implementation of Cartier North America’s annual PR – Corporate Communications strategy.
• Actively monitor, analyze and communicate relevant industry news and competitive research.
• Manage corporate communications budgets.

Corporate Communications

• Provide general team support for all corporate initiatives including the Cartier Women’s Initiative, Fondation Cartier, Cartier Philanthropy and corporate social responsibility topics, among others.
• Serve as corporate team point person for key, cross-functional PR team projects.
• Draft executive preparation materials for interviews, speaking engagements and networking opportunities for key executives.
• Provide on-site preparation and support for executive speaking engagements.
• Draft talking points, welcome notes, letters and other external communications.

Press Relations

• Develop and maintain strong editorial relationships with press covering relevant corporate topics – business, art, philanthropy, women-specific, sustainability, DE&I, etc.
• Craft and distribute pitch materials and press releases.
• Secure impactful press and social media coverage.

Crisis Communications

• Support the preparation of proactive and reactive communications – FAQs, talking points and media statements.
• Monitor for resulting press interest and coverage of specific crisis issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate and support local cross-functional departments with external communications needs.
• Create compelling, well-designed presentations, recaps and other communications materials for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of creative mailers, press events and press trips.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Technical Skills/Abilities

• 5+ years of work experience in public relations.
• Experience in corporate communications and crisis communications is a plus.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively – strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage time efficiently.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.

Personal Skills

• Shows initiative and is capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Is able to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Must be a team player, enthusiastic, positive and driven.
• Must be flexible to work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends.