Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations.
As the Public Relations + Events Specialist, you will play a large role in supporting the PR team to drive brand awareness and loyalty through press, partnerships, events and activations. This role will report to the Associate Director of Public Relations + Experiential Marketing and is based (hybrid) at the Arhaus Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio (Boston Heights).
As the Public Relations + Events Specialist, you will play a large role in supporting the PR team to drive brand awareness and loyalty through press, partnerships, events and activations. This role will report to the Associate Director of Public Relations + Experiential Marketing and is based (hybrid) at the Arhaus Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio (Boston Heights).
Essential Responsibilities:
Public Relations:
- Manage inbound press inquiries, fulfilling image and sample requests and credit sheets.
- Facilitate an ongoing dialogue with key media contacts across home and lifestyle publications – including print, broadcast, and online mediums – to drive proactive and reactive press coverage.
- Maintain a current database of media contacts organized by medium, location, and news beat. Research and identify relevant contacts for targeted outreach.
- With manager oversight, initiate drafting of core press materials needed to generate press coverage including press releases and creative pitches.
- Collaborate with merchandising and creative teams to identify key seasonal products & stories; Compile and organize product information and imagery needed to support PR agency and secure features in media publications.
- Monitor the news cycle daily to ensure internal teams are informed of industry, media, and competitor news and trends.
- Maintain an ongoing awareness of trends in the press and social media landscape to help identify opportunities for pitch angles and partnerships.
Events:
- Support in creative concepting and execution of consumer activations, brand events, press previews, and PR/influencer mailers
- Support event production needs including vender management, collateral, briefing books and staffing as a brand ambassador to engage with attendees.
- Support in driving awareness and engagement around Arhaus’ fleet of 100+ showrooms and new store openings, including in-store events, mall marketing opportunities and local media outreach.
Administrative:
- Manage administrative duties including maintaining the team calendar to reflect key brand moments and timelines, invoice processing, logging expenses, and organizing on-site product and supplies inventory.
- Track, monitor and report incoming press coverage on a daily + weekly basis and support monthly internal reporting and analysis of performance.
Qualifications
- BA/BS in PR/Marketing/Journalism/Communications preferred
- 2-3 years of PR, marketing, communications, events and/or marketing experience in a professional setting.
- Strong oral and interpersonal skills. Can communicate professionally, effectively, and concisely with ease.
- Strong writing skills. Has some experience drafting formal media-facing and executive-ready documents.
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.?
- Proven ability to manage timelines, juggle multiple tasks, prioritize your to-do list, be resourceful and complete responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.?
Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.?Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.?All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.
