Highlights
At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! This roleis responsible forshaping the company’s narrative across media,influencers, and cultural moments, ensuring Five Belowremainsrelevant and top-of-mind for its core audience and driving earned media impressions with our PR strategy.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Industry | Retail |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
Description
At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.
It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Public Relations will lead the development and execution of Five Below’s external communications strategy to drive brand awareness, strengthen reputation, and support business growth. This roleis responsible forshaping the company’s narrative across media,influencers, and cultural moments, ensuring Five Belowremainsrelevant and top-of-mind for its core audience and driving earned media impressions with our PR strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive PR strategy aligned with brand, marketing, and business objectives
- Own brand storytelling and messaging across all external channels
- Identify opportunities to position Five Below as a leader in value retail and youth culture
Media Relations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with national, regional, and trade media
- Lead proactive and reactive media outreach, including press releases, pitches, and interviews
- Manage media inquiries and act as a key spokesperson when needed
Brand & Campaign PR
- Partner with marketing, merchandising, and social teams to amplify product launches, seasonal campaigns, and store openings
- Create buzz-worthy moments that resonate with Gen Z and teen audiences
- Oversee influencer and creator PR strategies in collaboration with social teams
Crisis & Reputation Management
- Develop and maintain crisis communication plans
- Provide guidance and messaging for sensitive or high-risk situations
- Monitor brand sentiment and respond appropriately
Team & Agency Management
- Lead and mentor internal PR team members
- Manage external PR agencies and vendors to ensure strong execution and ROI
- Collaborate cross-functionally across marketing, HR, investor relations, and operations
Measurement & Insights
- Define KPIs and track PR performance (media coverage, sentiment, share of voice, etc.)
- Leverage insights to refine strategies and improve impact
Qualifications
- 8–12 years of public relations or communications experience, preferably in retail, consumer brands, or lifestyle sectors
- Proven success building and executing high-impact PR campaigns
- Strong media relationships, especially in retail, business, and pop culture outlets
- Experience managing crisis communications and brand reputation
- Deep understanding of Gen Z and teen audiences and cultural trends
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities
What We’re Looking For
- A creative storyteller who knows how to make brands culturally relevant
- A strategic thinker who can also execute at a high level
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- A leader who brings energy, curiosity, and a pulse on trends
Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
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About Company
Founded in 2002, Five Below(NASDAQ: FIVE) is a rapidly growing specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality merchandise targeted at the teen and pre-teen customer. Five Below offers a dynamic, edited assortment of exciting products, all priced at $5 and below, including select brands and licensed merchandise across a number of category worlds: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Crafts, Party, Candy and Seasonal (which we refer to as "Now"). Five Below's dynamic assortment of merchandise includes everything from sporting goods, games, fashion accessories and jewelry, to hobbies and collectibles, bath and body, candy, snacks and beverages, room décor, stationery and school supplies, books, cell/tablet accessories, novelty and "gag" items, and seasonal items. Five Below believes it is transforming the shopping experience of its target demographic with a unique merchandising strategy and high-energy retail concept that their customers consider fun and exciting.
Five Below has reinvented the traditional five-and-dime for today's younger generation, and has launched a new retail category. At Five Below, "Whatever You Got Will Buy A Lot."
As of 2013, Five Below's sales will exceed $500 Million with 304 stores in 19 states. We are experiencing tremendous success and growth. Our corporate offices are based in Center City Philadelphia.
Five Below was founded by David Schlessinger, creator and founder of Encore Books and Zany Brainy along with Tom Vellios, former CEO of Zany Brainy, and current CEO of Five Below.