Press Officer

Press Officer – £35,000 – £40,000

London (fully time office based)

I am really excited to be partnered with a forward thinking and innovative fashion brand, who stands out due to their use of advanced technology in their materials and designs. They have an impressive contact list, working with of some the world’s most prestigious magazines and media outlets so you have the opportunity to work with some of the best names in the fashion industry. They have some exciting collaborations and ad hoc projects in the pipeline, including a collaboration with Warner Brothers.

They are seeking a hands on and experienced Press Officer to join to team. Working with an impressive Head of Communications you will lead all elements of their press function. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a drop culture Fashion brand before, either in house or at an agency. You will be the face of the company and lead their press office, you can draft completing press releases and gain coverage in fashion led media outlets. You will be highly organised and come equipped with a contact book and can handle the pressures of working in a growing business.

Your daily adventures will include :

· Own PR globally.

· Draft and execute a local PR plan, in co-operation with the local operations team and HQ PR team.

· Keep an eye out for PR opportunities, and proactively act on them.

· Handle press enquiries professionally and in a timely manner, converting new contacts into close ones.

· Collaborate with appropriate teams across the wider business

· Train and prepare local spokespeople.

· Co-ordinate consumer PR activities with the marketing team, leveraging PR content in social media and vice versa.

What we are looking for :

· At least 3-5 years of experience in a PR agency or in-house comms team working with a fashion company.

· Knowledge of the media landscape, connections in media and an understanding of what works and what doesn’t for each market.

· Crisis communication skills to manage unexpected situations.

· Can collaborate with PR freelancers/agencies to drive global press.

· A strategic mindset coupled with an eye for detail and strong organisational skills.

· Outstanding writing skills as well as an understanding of different styles of writing (from press releases to op-eds, from blog posts to spokesperson briefings).

· Native/native-level English language, spoken and written.

· A can-do approach to solving problems.