Public Relations Manager

Nina Footwear and Kidpik Corp. are seeking an in-house Public Relations Manager. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and communicator with 4-5 years of experience in PR and Communications. You have strong editorial and influencer contacts within the fashion and lifestyle space, along with knowledge of the direct-to-consumer landscape.

Responsibilities include:

Media Relations:

· Support Public Relations strategy development and execution, and contribute to media outreach in collaboration with Director of Public Relations for Nina Footwear and kidpik

· Play a key role in day-to-day pitching, securing editorial and broadcast placements and composing press releases—ensuring a consistent flow of placements are secured within the brands’ target outlets

· Foster and maintain relationships with media, editors, stylists and influencers to maintain our position as industry leaders and grow brand awareness

· Support ideation and execution of seasonal media events anchored around collection launches, partnerships and brand collaborations

Influencer Campaign and Partnerships Management:

· Conceptualize and implement influencer campaigns, supporting outreach, campaign tracking, and reporting

· Create briefs and compose talking points to ensure brand partners’ comprehension of brand voice and mission, and ensure they are consistently meeting all brand standards

Internal Communications + Reporting:

· Keep clipping database and monthly press reports consistently up-to-date

· Monitor competitor news and developments, industry trends, and keep team informed of key findings

Job Requirements:

· 4-5 years of Public Relations experience in the lifestyle or fashion space, either in-house or with an agency

· Proven success in executing PR strategies and driving impactful media placements

· You love to tell brand’s stories and are confident in your ability to excite media and brand partners about our mission

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

· Strong multitasker with exceptional organizational skills—you have the ability to support multiple initiatives simultaneously

· A team player who is highly motived and a driven self-starter

· Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

About Nina Footwear

Nina Footwear Corp. is a design house and distributor of women's and children's premium footwear, handbags, jewelry and bridal accessories. The company has enjoyed a leadership position through innovation and design for over 60 years. The Nina brand is distributed through an extensive worldwide network of department stores, leading specialty and independent retailers, and select e-commerce partners. See the collections at www.ninashoes.com.

<... KIDPIK Corp.

Founded in 2016, KIDPIK (NASDAQ:PIK) is an online clothing subscription box for kids, offering mix-&-match, expertly styled outfits that are curated based on each member's style preferences. KIDPIK delivers a surprise box monthly or seasonally, providing an effortless shopping experience for parents and a fun discovery for kids. Each seasonal collection is designed in-house by a team with decades of experience designing childrenswear. KIDPIK combines the expertise of fashion stylists with proprietary data science and technology to translate kids' unique style preferences into surprise boxes of curated outfits. We also sell our branded clothing and footwear through our e-commerce website, shop.kidpik.com. For more information, visit www.kidpik.com.