Longchamp - Public Relations Intern
Date Posted: Thursday 31st August 2023
Date Expires: Saturday 30th September 2023
JOIN A FAMILY-RUN, OPTIMISTIC AND INDEPENDENT MAISON - LONGCHAMP
Headquartered in Paris, Longchamp stands foremost as a sizable, optimistic, and autonomous family-owned enterprise with a global footprint. Established in 1948 by Jean Cassegrain, Longchamp is presently overseen by the third and fourth generations of the founding family, steadfastly dedicated to preserving its contemporary essence and enduring legacy.
Becoming a part of Longchamp means contributing to the creation and distribution of fashion and leather goods that are authentic and exquisitely crafted, infused with unparalleled artistry and savoir-faire.
An intern opportunity is currently available within Longchamp UK & IE in our London Head Office working within the PR and Marketing department.
The successful candidate shall be well organised, professional, creative and a team player who is motivated and inspired by a career in luxury fashion communications.
Responsibilities
PRESS, MEDIA & VIP RELATIONS:
- Assist in the end-to-end sample loan process; compiling considered and compelling sample suggestions for media, stylists, and influencers, update sample movements (Launchmetrics), coordinating courier collection and delivery, tracking and following up on sample returns.
- Support in completing press image and credit requests.
- Actively contribute with new talent ideas and suggestions for future influencer partners.
- Organise and assist with press and influencer gifting initiatives; package gifts (following brand gift wrapping guidelines) and coordinate courier deliveries.
- Build and maintain an events calendar to capitalise on talent-dressing opportunities
- Support on VIP/Influencer fittings, appointments, and store product requests.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
- Monitor media and celebrity/VIP/Influencers for print, online, and social media brand coverage daily.
- Maintain and update contact databases with industry team changes and new vendor partners.
- Oversee press cupboard management, maintaining the storage space is optimised, and tidy, and ensuring all press samples are kept in good condition and dry cleaned where necessary.
- Contribute to compiling the monthly and weekly PR clipping reports to be disturbed to the wider team to communicate press achievements.
- Responsible for monitoring and collating relevant industry and key competitor news and distributing it to the wider PR & Marketing team.
- Management of the gifting log, ensuring the file is up to date with gifting send-outs and monitored regularly for coverage.
- Management of PR supplies; monitoring packaging inventory, and showroom F&B orders.
EVENTS:
- Assist in all aspects of event management, logistics, and delivery.
- Support on VIP/Influencer event fittings, appointments, and store product requests and coordinate delivery of looks and collection post-event.
- Opportunity to work onsite assisting with guest list coordination and areas of production.
- Support in compiling event recaps for internal communication and post-event clippings.
Key Attributes
- Enthusiastic and motivated attitude to learn and engage
- Confident communication skills both verbal and written
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent organisational ability and capability to organise and prioritise a high workload
- Digitally minded with a strong understanding of social platforms including Instagram and TikTok
- Proactive interest in the UK & IE luxury fashion and media landscape
- Exceptional eye for detail
- Creative and pragmatic approach
Compensation
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Travel allowance
Length of Internship
- We are considering profiles who are available for a minimum of 6-month FTC up to a 12-month FTC position
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