Manager, Public Relations - Rejuvenation Job at Rejuvenation in Portland

Manager, Public Relations – Rejuvenation

Location : Portland, OR

Team

The Brand Marketing team at Rejuvenation is responsible for defining and celebrating the brand across every customer touchpoint, including brand strategy, PR, partnerships, events, social media, and editorial content. Together, the team builds an engaged community of consumers, trade professionals, and influencers through cohesive storytelling and a consistent, best‑in‑class brand presence.

Overview

The PR Manager plays a key role in shaping and amplifying Rejuvenation’s brand presence across consumer, trade, and influencer audiences. This position leads the development and execution of integrated PR, influencer, partnership, and event strategies that strengthen brand awareness, support product and campaign priorities, and reinforce Rejuvenation’s position as a leader in the home and project space. Working cross‑functionally with teams across DTC, Merchandising, Creative, and Retail—and partners across the Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. portfolio—this role drives compelling storytelling, cultivates meaningful industry relationships, and ensures brand‑right execution across all earned and experiential touchpoints.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Rejuvenation’s PR strategy to grow brand visibility, reinforce category authority, and support seasonal and evergreen storytelling.

Identify timely product, brand, and campaign narratives to pitch to national, regional, and trade publications aligned with editorial calendars and trends.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key editors, writers, producers, and media stakeholders across design, home, lifestyle, and trade industries.

Secure high‑quality earned media placements that reinforce brand differentiation, craftsmanship, and heritage.

Monitor media coverage and industry landscape to identify opportunities and sentiment shifts, adjusting PR strategy accordingly.

Research, evaluate, and recruit new influencer partners and brand collaborators—across consumer, trade, and design audiences—ensuring alignment with Rejuvenation’s aesthetics and values.

Build partnership briefs, negotiate deliverables, manage contracts, project timelines, content creation, and product fulfillment.

Oversee influencer project performance, engagement, and ROI, providing actionable insights for future programs.

Own relationships with like‑minded brands for partnership opportunities that elevate awareness and support customer acquisition goals.

Create and manage Rejuvenation’s event strategy, including store openings, in‑store activations, brand partnership events, trade events, and community engagements.

Lead end‑to‑end planning for events : creative concepting, run of show, logistics, vendor management, and post‑event recaps.

Oversee event budgets, retail execution, attendee lists, influencer invites, RSVPs, and event production needs.

Support the creation of event content for social channels, PR, and editorial storytelling.

Travel as needed and serve as liaison to Rejuvenation retail teams to support event execution and represent the brand in market.

Review and reconcile invoices, track spend by project, and report budget progress to brand leadership.

Analyze PR performance, media impact, influencer metrics, and partnership results, presenting clear monthly and quarterly reporting.

Provide insights and recommendations to increase ROI and optimize future programs.

Criteria

4–6 years of experience in PR, social media management, brand marketing, and / or digital marketing, preferably within the home, design, or lifestyle industries.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across all levels of the organization and with external partners.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with cross‑functional teams, media contacts, influencers, and brand partners.

Proven time‑management and project‑management abilities, with a track record of prioritizing effectively and delivering high‑quality work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Highly creative thinker with strong conceptual judgment, visual sensibility, and the ability to translate ideas into actionable programs.

Required to work onsite full‑time in the Portland office Monday‑Thursday, with Fridays as needed.

Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well‑being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization.

Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI brands.

A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.

Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.

Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits.

Tax‑free commuter benefits.

A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health.

Continued Learning

In‑person and online learning opportunities through WSI University.

Cross‑brand and cross‑function career opportunities.

Resources for self‑development.

Advisor (Mentor) program.

Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series.

Legal & Employment Information

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or “sponsor” an individual for this position (for example, H‑1B or other employment‑based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

About Us

Founded in 1956, Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high‑quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully‑designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We’ve seen some big changes since our first brick‑and‑mortar store opened more than half a century ago. What hasn’t changed is our passion for high‑quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we’re a multi‑brand, multi‑channel, global enterprise supported by state‑of‑the‑art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing— and we’re always looking for new energy and ideas.

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