EILEEN FISHER creates simple, sustainable, timeless clothes designed to work together as a system. We make our clothes with intention, supporting people to build their wardrobe meaningfully each season. And we make our clothes to last—and then take them back through our Renew team to be reworn and loved again, or through our Waste No More team, to be remade into entirely new felted designs. We believe in the fundamental potential of every person—our employees, our customers and those who make our clothes—and are committed to cultivating conditions that empower people. It’s all part of our commitment to doing business in a way that helps build a better industry. And a better future. EILEEN FISHER is one of the largest women’s fashion companies to be a certified B Corporation, which means we voluntarily meet high criteria for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Values Statement:

As a founder led Company, our values are deeply embedded in and shape our culture. Our values are a shared responsibility embodied in every position, and are intended to be woven into all that we do; how we approach our work and how we interact with one another. Our values support our commitment to Diversity, Equity + Inclusion, and our commitment to Sustainability guides us to protect our limited natural resources, fight climate change, support human rights and social impact, and inspire the fashion industry to embrace circularity.

• We are authentic
• We thrive in connection
• We trust each other
• We innovate through creativity
• We are committed to the health of the whole
• We are united by purpose

Position Summary: ****

Responsible for developing the company PR strategy by positioning brand, product, and leadership stories. Vet and respond to story inquiries from press, external partners and organizations. Manage the external PR agency. This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days in Irvington, NY.

****Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop seasonal PR strategies in partnership with external press agency that ladder back to the company’s overall strategies; identify media sources and strategic placement. Report results to Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage media and speaking engagement requests, whether direct or through agency
• Work with brand representatives to prepare for interviews or speaking engagements.
• Brief creative team on seasonal needs and pull from image library to satisfy ad hoc media requests
• Collaborate with cross-functional areas of company – Internal Communications, Marketing, Social Consciousness, DEI - to ideate and ensure cohesive brand and values messages inside and outside the company.
• Write and edit press releases.
• Organize seasonal press previews and special events and gifting programs with external press agency.
• Develop and maintain annual Public Relations budget; create and present budgets for special projects as necessary for approval from leadership.
• Build brand awareness in support of talent attraction on LinkedIn / Indeed / Twitter social media platforms
• Strategic partner to CEO, Senior Leadership and other cross-functional teams to shape external messaging and storytelling opportunities.
• Facilitate and collaborate on special projects as necessary.
• Read and share relevant news updates and articles to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Amplify press features, podcasts and interviews via internal channels and EF owned and operated platforms.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Education :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Required Skills &Experience:

• 7+ years of professional experience in PR, journalism or related field
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, listening and interpersonal.
• Strong leadership qualities and a pro-active approach to the work are essential.
• Ability to prioritize projects and opportunities appropriately; must be detail oriented and self-motivated.

The hiring salary range for this role is $100,000 - 125,000/yr. dependent upon experience and qualifications. In addition, we offer competitive benefits including a generous clothing allowance, wellness reimbursement program, and a flexible work schedule.

EILEEN FISHER, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.