General Description
Specialist –Publicity Sample Office
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
Plano, Texas
When it fits, you feel it. JCPenney is one of the nation’s largest apparel and home furnishing retailers, and we're dedicated to fitting the diversity of America with unparalleled style and value. Working at JCPenney gives you the opportunity to help create meaningful experiences for the millions who shop at approximately 1,100 stores and jcpenney.com. We believe in quality that can be felt, fabrics that your skin loves, colors that go with you, and sizes and prices that fit the entire family. We're looking for motivated, talented individuals who can emerge as Warriors in our organization. Find your fit at JCPenney.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for supporting sample department, sample trafficking and loans, working directly with sample office, merchants and agency partners.
Responsible for supporting Events and Publicity team with programs, events and campaign strategies.
Work in tandem with fashion, home and multicultural PR team and NY Showroom.
Supports sample trafficking for design partners.
Regular communication with local and national editors and bloggers to ensure credit checks are correctly listed in all media platforms and editor deadlines are met
Oversee and coordinate store pulls for short lead stories and broadcast segments Help execute PR related events, working in conjunction with agency partners and Media Relations, when appropriate.
Interface with local and national editors and bloggers.
Work with agency partners to ensure merchandise pick ups/ drop offs are coordinated.
Attends trend reviews and articulates trends and product news to stylists, editors and bloggers visiting the showroom.
Oversees 4 Look Book shoots annually and manages the coordination process from concept through execution.
Coordinates samples from HQ to NYC showroom for editor reviews.
Travel as needed to represent the brand at events, functions and meetings.
Succinct and regular communication and interaction with internal teams to collaborate and ensure directives are being achieved.
Leverage technology system to ensure merchandise is organized and kept updated.
Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
College degree in Fashion Merchandising, Publicity, or Marketing.
1-3 years of experience with publicity, managing editorial calendars, working with media publications and sample coordination from a retail, fashion designer or showroom.
Relevant knowledge of editorial content and interest in trends and seasonality of fashion, home and multicultural.
Project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to anticipate future needs, to be flexible and to work seamlessly with various internal and external partners.
Self-reliant, good problem solver, organized, self-starter who can work independently.
Must be willing to travel as required.
Our corporate office supports the JCPenney stores nationwide and offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401 (k) Savings Plan with company match, and a merchandise discount plan to JCPenney. Amenities include free covered parking, full cafeteria services, fitness center, and on-site childcare.
For more opportunities to join our team please visit our Careers Page. Media Room JCP.com