Freelance Publicist, Shopping & Commerce

The role

A freelance publicist will set strategy and open doors with editors to feature Short Story in shopping roundups, gift guides, and fashion stories. You will manage media lists, advise on commerce terms, and track placements.

What you will do

• Placements in shopping roundups and gift guides at priority outlets
• Features and expert quotes in top-tier fashion and lifestyle press
• Advise on affiliate setup, commissions and what editors expect
• A ranked media list and calendar built around spring, Mother’s Day, back to work and holiday
• Position stylists as the go-to source on petite fit
• Track every placement with its link, traffic and signups

Required qualifications

• 6+ years in fashion, beauty or lifestyle PR
• Shopping editors answer your emails today
• Landed commerce placements recently and can show them
• Know affiliate networks and what a fair deal looks like
• Tell the team what will and won’t land
• Enjoy teaching

About the company

Short Story is an award winning, technology powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. It is a fast-growing startup using a data driven learning system to create tailored products.