Public Relations Assistant

About Schumacher

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our Competitive Advantage In The Industry Is The People. We Believe That Our Employees Are Our Most Important Assets. F. Schumacher & Co Is Deeply Anchored In Our Company Core Values Which Are As Follows

• Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. 

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as press liaison for all Schumacher-related launches and promotions, providing pertinent product information and photographic assets as requested by press outlets.

• Liaise with external PR firms, both in New York and internationally, attending meetings and disseminating information as needed. Keep detailed minutes of all PR meetings, both internal and external, and help set agendas for upcoming meetings.

• Write press releases about new Schumacher product launches, collaborations, and other initiatives.

• Plan press previews around new collection launches, which may also include designing invitations, compiling and assembling guests lists, securing venues and catering, etc.

• Help manage and coordinate requests for press interviews.

• Work with Marketing team to provide collection romance copy and lookbooks to press when appropriate and timely.

Role Requirements

• In this cross-functional role, you will report to the VP of Editorial Marketing while maintaining clear communication with other departments, including Events, Social Media, and Branding, to ensure that shared goals are met consistently.

• You will have a demonstrated interest and proven aptitude in writing, particularly in public relations or mass communications, and ideally have a least one year of experience in a similar role.

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits

• Competitive Salary 
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing 
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits

• Dental Coverage 
• Medical Coverage 
• Prescription Drug Plan 
• Vision Coverage 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• TELADOC

Other Benefits

• 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Bereavement Leave 
• Life Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans) 
• Pet Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability (STD) 
• Long Term Disability (LTD) 
• Parental Medical Leave 
• Child Bonding Leave 
• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.