Skills

Communication Time Management Database Management

Job Specifications

Role Overview

This position is part of the Brand and Content team and will report directly to the Brand + Communications Lead. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Brand Director and Brand + Communications Lead in executing a successful communications strategy across all press activations – this includes press shoot coordination, event support, database management and support on all press administration. To deliver the right experience, all activities must gravitate around the core customer we target and the brand pillars and values, ensuring they're sized up and adapted appropriately to a start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

·       Coordinate the communications strategy to facilitate the smooth running of daily operations as it relates to press shoot requests, image requests, stock management, credit information, liaising with press re product (receipts and returns) and all other execution around product as it relates to press needs.

·       Admin / housekeeping - Manage the PR database, coverage tracking and monthly reporting.

·       Sharing quarterly press reports with makers.

·       Actively support looking for press opportunities and create unique pitching concepts.

·       Improve press relationships across interiors, design and arts with more regular communications.

·       Assist in the organisation and execution of events, campaigns and gifting initiatives as it relates to product.

·       Assist in the planning and production of photo and video shoots as it relates to product logistics.

·       Work across multiple press categories – including trade, consumer, online, print and Substack publications.

·       Any other duties as required or assigned, in line with the business needs and evolution as it relates to product.

The Candidate

·       Minimum 2 years of experience in the home sector (PR and Communications).

·       The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, efficient, highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.

·       An ability to communicate with all levels of employees and external contacts, and develop effective working relationships at all levels.

·       Strong planning and time management skills to enable effective prioritisation.

·       The ability to work at both an operational as well as strategic level, inclusive of being able to deliver on projects end-to-end on time.

·       Ability to work autonomously, as well as within a team with a can-do attitude.

·       Thrives in a fast-paced environment, eager to join at a formative and exciting stage of the ABASK journey.

About the Company

ABASK shines a light on exceptional craftsmanship and design. Connecting people with the world’s finest objects and makers, ABASK celebrates the process of creation, honouring time-honed techniques alongside innovation. ABASK shares the skills and stories behind over 200 local and global artisans it has curated in one intuitively designed e-commerce environment that delivers the best in customer experience and service. Taking the hard work out of choosing the most unexpected gift, personal collector’s item, or interior ... Know more