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Job Requisition ID: JOBREQ00097580
Junior Press Officer (Fashion)
Location: London Barlow Place, UK
Reports to: Head of Press for Fashion
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Your role @Chanel:
The Public Relations Junior Press Officer will support the Fashion PR Team with strategic editorial and influencer activations from concept to execution, in addition to helping boost desirability of our products, with disruptive and creative eventing, special projects, and photo shoots. The goal is to offer the ultimate press and influencer experiences while remaining #1 in the DMR rankings. In this position, the Junior Press Officer will creatively share our vision and promote the brand storytelling while safeguarding our image.
What impact you can create at CHANEL:
* Take the lead in the implementation and management of all CHANEL Fashion editorials for print and digital with all our UK media partners. You will also be in charge of all international shoot requests taking place in the UK.
* Build and maintain relationships with key fashion editors, journalists, POI, and stylists; to pitch campaign stories, product placement, digital activations with embedded content, and negotiated social.
* Work together with Head of Press on the UK PR strategy for fashion.
* Monitor CHANEL Fashion PR performance on DMR and LEFTY platforms to update team on monthly ranking and deep dive into main competitor’s success. Together with Head of PR to create a strategy to adapt to monthly results to stay #1.
* Create all press and influencer activation reports and share internally with local Fashion teams and Global Fashion PR.
What you will bring to the role:
* Previous experience in a PR-related position (2-3 years)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Well-organised, able to work with deadlines
* Ability to prioritise workload, requests, and spontaneous scenarios
* Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround
* Demonstration of being a team-player
* Strong interest in fashion
* Knowledge of DMR and LEFTY platforms
You are energised by:
* Understanding of press and the fashion industry, concepts, and practices in a changing media landscape
* Willingness and interest to follow industry trends
* Identifying rising talent to incorporate them into our PR efforts
* Passion for craftsmanship, heritage of the brand, and storytelling in creative ways
* Contributing to the ongoing company-wide version of sustainability. Sustainability is one of CHANEL’s key performance drivers, embedded into our ways of working we require continued collective action from all employees to deliver on CHANEL’s House Sustainability Ambitions across our four key areas:
o Restoring Nature and Climate
o Investing in Circularity
o Advancing dignity and prosperity
o Promoting the autonomy of women
What you would gain from this experience:
* This role will expose you to all aspects of the fashion industry, you will get an understanding of how the world of PR works, communicate to internal and external partners
* Insight into the world of CHANEL, the leading Maison in the luxury industry
* The breadth of topics, scenarios, and people you will be exposed to in this role will help nurture prioritisation, general knowledge, and communication skills
* The UK Region plays a pivotal role in delivering on CHANEL’s House Sustainability Ambitions. Transforming our business and leaving a lasting positive impact on people and planet will require the collaborative efforts of everyone across our House. As an employee of CHANEL, you will be an important part of this journey.
Benefits at CHANEL:
Our employee benefits have been created to support you across your professional and personal life by offering you:
* Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and ability to add family members, Online GP App with 24/7 appointments available within 24 hours and Cycle Scheme participation for a tax-exempt bike and/or accessories
* Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance, and Retail Discounts across multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out, and 100’s more
* Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines
* Platforms: Multiple Platforms to support across Wellbeing
* Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions, CHANEL Product Discounts, and Employee Only Sales
* Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers, and Additional Holidays across milestones
*Benefits are eligibility dependent and subject to change at any time
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to CHANEL.
About Us
Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing, and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery, and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.
As an independent company, its core values are grounded in:
* Exceptional creation and client experience
* Nurturing human potential
* Having a positive impact – on people, the environment, and communities around the world.
As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture, and creativity while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.
Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired, and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.
Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.
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