Balenciaga Public Relations Specialist

New York • USA

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Balenciaga, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the esteemed Kering Group, renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. As an employer, Balenciaga offers a dynamic and enriching environment, fostering professional growth and creativity. The company is dedicated to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career advancement within the brand and across the Kering Group.

1. Manage print sample trafficking for the North, Central, and South American markets.
2. Collaborate directly with headquarters on all sample needs.
3. Oversee seasonal PR sample orders.
4. Supervise press credit distribution, archiving, and reporting.
5. Administer showroom management, data management tools, inventory, clipping, and contact databases.
6. Monitor and analyze earned media in print and digital formats.
7. Communicate brand image activities internally across corporate and retail teams.
8. Train and manage PR assistants, coordinators, and interns.
9. Ensure timely sample returns and create accurate loan records.
10. Place global shipments and maintain the Press Archive.
11. Support the creation of the AMER PR strategy.
12. Assist with event needs, including list creation and organizing attendance for main collection shows.
13. Identify PR opportunities surrounding event activities.
14. Manage seasonal showroom refreshes with the Visual Merchandising team.
15. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key editors.
16. Manage PR photography for new store openings in collaboration with the Visual Merchandising and Image teams.
17. Handle HQ image requests, including samples, photo approvals, and store photos.
18. Support the AMER Merch Department by managing the Monthly Merch Credit Report and understanding merch priorities.
19. Support AMER PR and Communications team VIP efforts.

1. 5+ years of experience in fashion public relations.
2. Excellent editorial contacts at major national publications.
3. Established connections with PR and marketing agencies.
4. Strong experience in sample trafficking, managing interns and assistants, and coordinating press days.
5. Understanding of the luxury environment and general media and VIP landscape.

1. Detail-oriented with strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
2. Demonstrated skills in communication and public relations activities.
3. Strong relationships with media titles at the market level and above.
4. Ability to inspire through change and deal with ambiguity.
5. Flexibility and open-mindedness.
6. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
7. Ability to travel internationally and domestically.

A minimum of 5 years in fashion public relations, with a proven track record of managing sample trafficking and maintaining strong editorial contacts.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $65,000 USD to $75,000 USD.

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for professional development within the House and the Kering Group.

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity enriches the workplace and client experience. The company values inclusivity and selects talents based on competencies and alignment with brand behaviors.