Responsibilities
* Assist the Communications Department with all European press requests, in addition to any sample requests arising internally, being directly responsible for the following countries: UK & Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Hungary and Slovakia
* Responsible for booking out samples, coordinating messenger pickups, international shipping and following up to ensure timely return of all samples to avoid possible missed opportunities
* Support with sending out any confirmed Celebrity dressing requests handled by the Communications Coordinator and Communications Manager
* Update sample loan out / return tracker, maintain the PR Cupboard neatly organised throughout the season and archiving older collections
* Send seasonal assets (look books, images, etc.) out to press with the support of the Communications Coordinator as well as confirmed editorial credits
* Monitor the media in both print and online, including newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, social media platforms for any brand coverage
* Assist / support on all lists and invitations for catwalk shows / resees, monitor on press coverage
* Archiving all press clippings both print and online and scanning of all print coverage
* Support on maintaining the press contacts database - ensuring this is kept up to date
* Assist with compiling weekly coverage updates to the wider team and business
* Actively keeping up to date with industry changes and potential outlets/talent that might be interesting for the brand to work with
* Support on seasonal press days, meeting press and building key relationships with junior editorial teams
* Assist in calling and sending personal thank you notes (gifts where applicable) to editors for resulted coverage
Participate in team brainstorming. PLEASE NOTE: When attaching your CV or work examples it is very important that you name your files to include your name and not just "cv.doc" or "curriculum vitae.docx" or "my_illustration.jpg". Instead use a format like this "joe_bloggs_cv.docx".
Qualifications
* Strong digital PR background, preferably across both editorial and celebrity
* Excellent MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
* Creativity and imagination
* Ability to use initiative
* A commitment to keeping up with and researching the continually evolving nature of innovative PR and Marketing Communications to actively execute these ideas in a timely manner to keep Michael Kors ahead of the game
* Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope well under pressure
* Good teamwork and negotiation skills
* Attention to detail
* Drive, competence and willingness to learn
* Ability to form relationships with new media contacts
Files must be less than 4 MB. Allowed file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, rtf, jpg, jpeg, png.
The PR communications team are responsible for driving the creative development, execution and roll out of the PR/media communications and celebrity strategy across Europe for this dynamic, fast paced and innovative brand.
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