Temp PR Assistant
- Employer
- Christopher Kane
- Location
- London (East)
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2022
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- Function
- PR & Communications
- Level
- Entry Level / Assistant
- Contract Type
- Contract
Job Details
Christopher Kane is the London label challenging fashion ideologies and notions of beauty since 2006. The ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary when collections that start with autobiographical inspirations are realised using innovative techniques.
Founded by brother and sister Christopher and Tammy Kane, the label launched following Christopher’s award-winning Central Saint Martin’s MA show.
Each season is diverse yet distinctly Christopher Kane with sensuality, creativity and wit ever present.
Winner of the Vogue Fashion Fund and 4 British Fashion Awards, including New Designer of the Year and later British Fashion Designer of the Year.
Upending expectations of luxury with playful irreverence, the label is the benchmark for those who dress to please themselves.
Role: Temporary contract (6 months) PR Assistant
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITES
Support the PR Manager in daily management of press office, broader PR strategy, global VIP placements and influencer strategy
Respond promptly to press inquiries and sample requests, coordinating all sample activity
Distribute press releases and other relevant PR materials globally, proactively pitching new product
Maintain and nurture relationships with press, VIP stylists and influencers
Support and coordinate the team assistants daily press duties/responsibilities
Organise couriers locally and international shipments and relevant documentation
Maintain a tidy showroom space
Upload and manage collections onto Fashion GPS/Launchmetrics per season, and archiving at the end systematically
Maintaining the contacts database both locally and globally on a weekly basis
Coordinate seasonal gifting initiatives
Monitoring and tracking daily press coverage, report on press, influencer and VIP coverage through daily coverage emails and weekly reporting
Keep best of press reports and editorial trackers updated and coordinate best of press moments with creative team
Upkeep and maintenance of the press drive, saving and organising seasonal assets systematically for press distribution
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
One to Two years’ experience in a PR role (preferable luxury fashion, agency or in-house)
Solid Fashion GPS/Launchmetrics knowledge is essential
Experience working on the Microsoft suite - Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Excellent organisation skills, methodical, and able to prioritise
Solutions-oriented, proactive approach and shows initiative
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment in a dynamic but small team, across multiple projects
Understanding of the wider fashion industry, including the social media, influencer and VIP landscape
Existing relationships with key press, VIP stylists and/or influencers desirable
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