Marshalls Public Relations and Purpose Co-op

TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. 

Job Description:

The Opportunity: The Earned Co-op will work directly with the PR team, in partnership with external agency partners, to play an important role in the day-to-day execution of earned media activities.

Marshalls Earned PR Co-op Scope:

The Marshalls Earned Media/PR co-op position will work directly with the PR team on Marshalls Brand PR tactics, and Marshalls Cause Campaigns. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Trend Reports

Monitor PR trends and competitors on a weekly basis to share with our internal team and agency partners
Pull together quarterly trend reports to brief agency partners on
Develop specialized reports on competitor insights, fashion weeks, etc.
On a biweekly basis, develop a PR recap report with 4-5 different brands, highlighting different PR initiatives including, release/launch events, product collabs, PR mailers, press trips etc.
Send out competitor and trend news scans every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning highlighting 3-5 competitor news articles and 3-5 trending news articles

Cause Campaigns

Assist in the execution of the Marshalls point of sales campaigns
Fulfill incentives to top-raising stores and meet with cause partners throughout the year

Additional Requests

Work with our external agency partners on a weekly basis
Curate and shop for ‘Surprise and Delight’ mailers to send to editors
Fulfill merch requests for editors
Fulfill gift card requests
Review materials for store grand openings and relocations
Work with other internal partners on various other business asks
This position has a strong emphasis on professional development, and the co-op will have the opportunity to network and build relationships with team members across the organization while fine-tuning their professional skillset. Candidates should have a basic understanding of public relations/earned media and social media, as well as an eye for current fashion & home trends.

What You'll Get Out of It
/ Learn about the unique business model of TJX
/ Understand how Public Relations drives brand consideration and trust through high-quality media placements
/ Understand the role of social purpose and cause marketing plays in building consumer trust and brand love
/ Be hands on & work in a small, collaborative team environment
/ Develop critical professional & personal skills, including communication, building business and agency relationships, time management, project management & analytical skills

Who We Are Looking For
/ Passion for Marketing, especially online or digital
/ Candidates must have an interest in the multifaceted and fast-paced retail environment
/ Exhibits strong attention to detail, organization and superior time management skills
/ Displays effective verbal and written communication
/ Has the ability to think strategically, understand retail industry and business trends
/ Comfortable working collaboratively in both a team environment and individually
/ Exhibits drive, resourcefulness and a willingness to learn
/ Required software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 

This position has a starting pay range of $24 to $25 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
 

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:

550 Cochituate Road

Location:

USA Home Office Framingham MA 550 Cochituate Rd