Employer Brand & Early Talent Specialist

Overview About PHOENIX  PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.  About Express Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.  About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at www.bonobos.com. Our Guideshops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before. Location Name Columbus Corporate Headquarters Responsibilities WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Employer Brand & Early Talent Specialist embodies our company culture to position Express and Bonobos as an employer of choice to future associates. This role supports with driving brand awareness and elevating our Employee Value Proposition through compelling storytelling and creative social media campaigns. A primary focus of this role includes supporting early talent initiatives through building and maintaining strong connections with university partners and providing best-in-class candidate experiences for our early talent pipeline. We are seeking a creative mind who is passionate about brand storytelling and investing in our next generation of talent. YOU WILL HAVE AN ASSORTMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Support creation of written, visual and video content to share our company story and support our Employee Value Proposition, talent acquisition and early-in-career goals Capture social content at company and campus events to create engaging materials for employer brand campaigns Oversee recruiting social media channels (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed) and editorial calendar to advance our employer brand footprint Bring a creative lens to campaign development, proactively identifying new trends to increase brand engagement Track campaign metrics and performance to analyze campaign effectiveness Coordinate campus recruitment events including career fairs, development workshops, information sessions, and more Nurture relationships with cross-functional partners, university partner career centers, faculty and student organizations Execute and manage Summer Internship Program Identify opportunities and develop new methods to expand on-campus presence at partner universities Foster inclusive, welcoming community for early talent associates across organization YOUR SKILLS ARE TAILORED FOR SUCCESS Creative thinker able to translate and align new ideas to brand voice and identity Ability to identify emerging trends to ensure content is fresh and relevant Recruitment experience with LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Google and other social platforms Experience creating social media content with Canva, Figma or Adobe Eagerness to learn and navigate without a clear roadmap Strong collaboration and organizational skills Punctual, responsible and professional YOUR EXPERIENCE IS DESIGNED FOR THIS ROLE  Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience 0-3 years of experience in marketing, communications, employer branding, or recruiting Proven ability to build strong relationships with candidates, internal teams and cross-functional partners Excellent verbal and written communication skills Thrive in a fast-paced environment Strong decision-making skills and proficient at managing multiple tasks  Passion for people and company culture Learn more about working at Express and Bonobos and apply today. Early Entry Closing If you would like to know more about the California Consumer Privacy Act click here. Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position. An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Notification to Agencies : Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.