Career Opportunities

We're looking for Publicists with past experience in:
Seasoned Fashion Public Relations Experts
Seasoned Beauty & Cosmetic Public Relations Experts
Experienced Luxury Public Relations Publicists
Lifestyle Public Relations Experts
Home Furnishing Public Relations Experts

Job Responsibilities in Beauty, Fashion, Luxury & Lifestyle Public Relations So is a PR career for you? Take a look at the main job responsibilities/skills you'll need for a career in public relations.

Staying Informed: If you have an insatiable appetite for news, you'll love this career. Reading a variety of newspapers, magazines and blogs every day is a must.

Consume information from any and all sources as it relates to your clients or the organization you represent, including the mainstream press, trade magazines, web sites, chat rooms, discussion boards, online newsletters and industry conferences.

Organization: As they say, the devil is in the details! With the massive amount of information you will need to organize, every bit of information is vital, and you will always need to have it at your fingertips. You will also be responsible for organizing meetings, press conferences, panel discussions and other major events.

Communications: The majority of your time will be spent communicating in writing or verbally. There is no better place to learn the art of a well written memo than in public relations. At the very least, a stint in public relations will greatly enhance your communication skills.

Listening: Probably the most overlooked part of great communications skills. More often than not, misunderstandings can easily be averted by listening first, saving you time and money.

Anticipation: The bulk of public relations used to be focused on reacting to a situation and then developing a responses referred to as "spinning." More and more public relations has now shifted towards thinking ahead and analyzing trends; reducing surprises and developing more effective communication strategies.

Ask yourself:
1. Are you ready to start a career that you wish you had begun yesterday?
2. Are you tired of the corporate PR world where you have hit a glass ceiling and are not growing professionally or personally?
3. Are you currently working at a start up where you have sacrificed your quality of life to help the company survive?
4. Are you tired of working on brands you will personally never use or like?
5. Or working for clients who treat you like a slave?

If you answered YES to any of these questions then it’s time to come to Pierce Mattie Public Relations.

Pierce Mattie PR:
1. Leads by example
2. Only retains clients that they love
3. Works to improve the quality of your life and work so you will organically thrive

Do you think you have what it takes to join the most elite group of luxury brand publicists? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please read the detailed information below on what we look for in our publicists and follow the instructions to apply. We look forward to meeting you in a future interview.

Locations:
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Atlanta, GA

Open Divisions:
Beauty
Jewelry
Women's Fashion
Men's Fashion
Fitness
Men's Lifestyle
Women's Lifestyle

Open Positions:
Vice President's
Account Supervisors
Account Directors
Account Manager
Sr. Account Executives

To Qualify:
1. Two to Five years agency experience (depending on the position you are applying)
2. In-House Experience does not apply
3. Existing print and broadcast media contacts with A+ magazines and top TV shows
4. Celebrity Agent & Celebrity Stylist/Wardrobe Contacts for Celebrity Seeding is a Must
5. Must be able to multi task and work on numerous projects at once
6. BA/BS/MS or MBA in communications, marketing, journalism, PR

All Applicants Should:
1. Be a born leader
2. Inspire people in a positive way
3. Able to give compliments and boost employee morale daily
4. Able to direct from behind and push the team into the spotlight
5. Possess an image that exudes professionalism
6. Currently live in New York, Los Angeles or Atlanta
7. Be articulate in conversation and writing skills
8. Have a strong knowledge of the industry
9. Understand and maintain client relations
10. Boast a sense of style- hip, trendy yet professional
11. Be able to handle multiple accounts
12. Have strong writing and editing skills
13. Demonstrate the Over-and-above-the-call-of- duty attitude
14. Be detail oriented & self motivated

What We Offer (based on seniority and your position):
1. Up to Eight Weeks Paid Vacation
2. Unlimited Sick Days
3. 401K w/ 3% Match
4. Health Benefits paid in full by Horizon Health Care
5. Complimentary Gym Membership
6. Free Direct Deposit
7. Cell Phones with Unlimited Text Messaging and Air Time
8. Free Facial & Spa Services
9. Clothing Allowance
10. Annual Holiday Bonus

The Perks:
1. Summer Hours
2. Motivational Workshops
3. Rewards & Prizes for Media Placements; Trips to Europe, IPods, Cash, etc.

About Our Team:
1. Made up of many cultural backgrounds, genders and religious beliefs, we are very diverse, not your typical ‘girl shop’ of PR.
2. Young; 25-35 years of age
3. Physically active and very image driven
4. Media cheerleaders who always reflect a good energy

You must be:
1. Able to work in large teams
2. Able to commit to at least 2 years (no job jumpers)
3. Able to work nights and weekends if required by the client
4. Be a true inspiration to the team!

Solid understanding of:
1. Client relationships
2. Team building
3. Team management
4. Project management
5. Budgets
6. Event planning
7. Media hits and goals
8. Long lead glossy pitching experience
9. Broadcast pitching experience

Background:
1. Living in Manhattan, Los Angeles or Atlanta
2. We are looking for PR pros who has a corporate structure type background but one that thrives in a free Bohemian type environment where they can flourish.

You’re Duties
1. Co-Create PR Plans, Calendars, Schedules, Events, Budgets
2. Supervise all pitches or pitch (depending on position)
3. Approve all weekly and monthly reports
4. Keep teams on track with call sheets, media hits, goals, etc.
5. Attend client meetings and conference calls
6. Quality control on PR services
7. Damage control if problems arise

About The Client’s We Represent:
Most accounts are niche and under 100 million, budget driven and very trendy. We are not the type of PR firm that pushes our clients into mat releases, satellite media tours, advertising, etc.

We focus largely on:
1. Desk sides with long lead glossy books
2. Market Events
3. Celebrity Seeding
4. Product sampling to the media
5. Blogging and Podcasting
6. Myspace.com pages
7. Stylist’s events
8. Spa treatments
9. Trend workshops

Please note: Feel free to “toot your horn” with examples of media coverage that you have garnered for your clients. On average, we receive about 100 inquiries per week, so if you do not hear back from us, please do not take offense nor should you keep trying. We only prospect candidates that fit the criteria of what we, as a niche firm, need to make our brands successful. Good luck and we look forward to seeing you in the world of public relations!

About Pierce Mattie PR
Pierce Mattie PR has offices in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Launched in 2001 by lifestyle editor and expert Pierce Mattie. Pierce Mattie PR remains the industry leader in communications for fashion, beauty and fitness brands alike with growing divisions in home furnishings and fine jewelry.

Executives at Pierce Mattie PR are noted for being young, high energy, hyper-educated, tech driven and very strategic with their media campaigns. Pierce Mattie publicists have won numerous awards.

Comments from our team:
I came to Pierce Mattie three years ago after a long run at another agency; it’s an amazing place to go to every day. It’s not a job for us Pierce Mattians, but a way of life. Our clients are a part of our family and the media; well, they are our best friends. – notes an Account Director

Low staff turnover – less than 5% annually agency average annual growth each year – 120%

To learn more about Pierce Mattie PR go to:
http://www.piercemattie.com

To see the team:
http://www.beautypr.com/Brand%20Advocates.html

To watch a google video on us:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4779977653379311169&q=pierce+mattie&hl=en

HOW TO APPLY - PLEASE EMAIL TO CAREERS@PIERCEMATTIE.COM
1. RESUME
2. SALARY REQUIREMENTS
3. COVERLETTER HIGHLIGHTING YOUR WORK, PLACEMENTS AND BRAND EXPERIENCE

Career Profile: Lance Buckley

There have been a lot of great things happening at Pierce Mattie PR over the past several months. Our fashion and accessories division seems to be multiplying in size daily, and the home division is going strong. I started to think back where the firm started and where we are now. "Wow!"Then I realized that my three year anniversary is right around the corner. I thought it only fair that I reflect back on the past few years.

I left another well known New York PR firm because I wasn't growing, and the lack of opportunitys. Since I joined the team at Pierce Mattie PR, I’ve gone from an account executive to a director, all while launching some major accounts. I remember my first day as though it were yesterday. It was a cool winter morning when I met up with Constance, another director at the firm. Immediately, I felt welcomed by her and our client, which I was helping to take around on a media tour that day. It was that warmness, something I didn’t expect, that has kept me here so long; that and the fact that it really feels like a home. I guess that’s because most of us have been here growing together over the past several years, unlike other firms who have a constant turnover in staff.

To Qualify:
Two years agency experience (in-house does not apply - nor does marketing/advertising experience)
Existing print and broadcast media contacts with A magazines and top TV shows
Celebrity Agent & Celebrity Stylist contacts for Celebrity Seeding

Must be able to multi task and work on numerous projects at once
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, PR

All Applicants Should:
Possess an image that exudes professionalism
Currently live in NYC
Be articulate in conversation and writing skills
Have a strong knowledge of the industry
Understand and maintain client relations
Boast a sense of style- hip, trendy yet professional
Be able to handle multiple accounts
Have strong writing and editing skills
Demonstrate the Over-and-above-the-call-of- duty attitude
Be detail oriented & self motivated