Junior Communications Assistant
The Central London Office of Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Junior Communications Assistant. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or those with internship experience in Communications and PR. You will gain experience across a wide range of duties within the Communications department, building a strong foundation for your career.
Responsibilities
* Logistics coordination: manage London press office sample movement and tracking, including editorial requests, partner press office daily send-outs, internal designer / production, international press days, event sample requirements, advertising and digital campaign shoots, e‑commerce shoots.
* Ensure all samples are booked out correctly for shoots, internal projects and VIP placements on Fashion GPS; manage inventory accuracy, troubleshoot, chase returns and monitor inter‑departmental bookings.
* Coordinate international shipments of samples, complete pro‑formas/shipping documents, and monitor and track shipping movements.
* Support the CA and showroom teams in handing over sample collections from the showroom team to press; check in and account for all samples during handover.
* At season’s end coordinate return of sample collections to the archive department.
* Maintain the showroom appointment calendar and prepare rooms for press and external meetings (outside of selling season).
* Assist the press team with editorial and VIP sample requests, drafting seasonal hot sheets, and supporting all runway shows, London press days and events.
* Maintain immaculate presentation of ready‑to‑wear and accessory collections in the London press office and showrooms.
* Clip and review all UK & ROW print and online press coverage for Vivienne Westwood, including VIP placements.
* Responsible for coverage tracking, weekly requests and availability chart.
Qualifications
* Experience managing fashion press office sample logistics and using Launchmetrics/Fashion GPS.
* Strong organisational skills with ability to track, book and reconcile sample inventory.
* At least 3 months previous experience working in PR.
* Ability to coordinate international shipments and handle required documentation.
* Experience supporting press teams with editorial and VIP requests.
* Confident in assisting with press events, shows and press days.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high presentation standards.
* Able to monitor, clip and track press coverage and maintain request/availability reports.
Apply
If you think you have what it takes and would like to join our team as a Junior Communications Assistant, please click Apply now.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.
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