Public Relations Manager

Overview of the Position:

The Brand Content & Marketing team is the voice and soul of the company. We shape our global identity and craft the compelling narratives that magnetize customers. We fuse strategic brand leadership creative direction and precision marketing to build deep awareness ignite loyalty and power explosive growth across every channel.

As our Public Relations Manager you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling the global brand narrative. Reporting to the Senior Director Communications & Content Strategy you will lead the development and execution of high-impact PR and brand storytelling initiatives that build awareness strengthen brand equity and foster meaningful cultural relevance. You will amplify the SSENSE point of view across earned media events and cultural moments ensuring the brand remains influential at the forefront of fashion culture and technology.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the strategy and execution of brand communications and PR programs across North America and key international markets (Canada U.S. and Europe).

• Build manage and deepen relationships with top-tier journalists editors and tastemakers across fashion lifestyle beauty culture business technology and trade media.

• Manage and mentor the Communications Specialist including setting objectives evaluating performance and providing ongoing support.

• Work closely with the marketing creative social media and editorial teams to develop integrated storytelling opportunities and a consistent communication calendar.

• Manage the annual PR budget tracking spend and ensuring programs are delivered on time and within budget.

• Plan execute and oversee product launches press moments and community-driven events including guest list strategy logistics on-site management and post-event reporting.

• Develop write and distribute press materials including press releases media alerts pitches lookbooks fact sheets executive bios and media kits.

Qualifications :

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in brand communications or public relations with a strong track record of securing earned media across global markets.

• A minimum of 2 years of previous leadership experience managing direct reports including coaching mentoring and supporting professional growth and development.

• Deep understanding of the global media landscape with established relationships across print digital and emerging platforms.

• Prior experience in fashion luxury e-commerce or culture-driven brands is strongly preferred; exposure to multi-brand retail or technology is a plus.

• Exceptional communication (verbal & written) skills to develop and deliver influential multi-mode communications that can represent the company externally on major issues.

What Sets You Apart:

• Creative & Ideation: Ability to independently develop and articulate fully formed creative concepts that align with high-level strategic goals.

• Stakeholder Management: Consistently influences cross-functional senior leadership and proactively manages conflicting stakeholder interests to drive consensus.

• Proficiency in Project Management: Independently manages moderate-to-complex projects from initiation through closure creating realistic schedules and managing scope change.

• Fashion/Industry Knowledge: Maintains a strong up-to-date knowledge of current industry trends brands and competitors within the market segment to inform daily decision-making.

Additional Information :

Why Join Us:

• Extended health and dental benefits including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage.

• Parental top up program.

• Generous Employee Discount.

• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program.

• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions.

• Gender Affirmation Coverage.

• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team thats pushing the boundaries of technology.

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
Special Events,Blog Posts,Account Executives,Fact Sheets,Press Releases,Account Management,Twitter,Client Relationships,SEO,Content Marketing,Client Meetings,Facebook,ROI,Client Contact,Client Service
Department / Functional Area: Marketing
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1