Press and Talents Relations Manager

Acne Studios is recruiting a Press & Talent Manager, Europe & Middle East. This is a role where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the Global Head of Press and Talent Relations, increase the brand awareness and visibility in the relevant markets (print and digital publications, celebrity placements and influencers), oversee all daily requests and activities, challenge the Press Agencies on press relations, influencers and activations and supervise the Press &Talent Assistant, Europe & Middle East in a progressive fashion house.

The role

This is a role based in Paris that entails additional responsibilities:

 General

• Coordinate with Showroom Coordinator and Public Relations Officer on all European and Middle East sample requests Coordinate with Showroom Coordinator all gifting projects for the markets

 Press

Work on Press Strategy for all Collection launches, drops, events and special projects, closely with the Global Head of Press and Talent Relations. Think outside the box in how to amplify these moments. Think ”International” Responsible for reporting and analysis; press coverage of the markets Oversees all Samples requests across all market Constantly pitch and activate EMEA markets with news stories and product pushes Coordinate all interviews for the market with the Global Head of Press and Talent Relations and the Global Communications Director.

Talents

Coordinate and follow up on celebrity dressings alongside dedicated Public Relations Officer Suggest talents to reinforce the brand's cool factor Think outside the box, pitch and be proactive on new up-and-coming talents Work closely with Talent and Influencer Coordinator to cultivate relationships with Content Creators and Friends of the House Work closely with Global Head of Press and Talents on Custom requests Collaborates closely with Social Media Manager to amplify all PR and Talent activations on Acne Studios Social Media platform

Events

• Manage and coordinate markets for fashion shows and press days: lists, invitations, dressing, gifting, Work closely with Showroom Coordinator on all Fitting Showrooms; set-up, orders, etc. Collaborate with the Event Team on PR for all local events Manage Global list for Store Opening and Special Events

Management

• Work very closely the Press &Talent Assistant, Europe & Middle East, delegate and utilize him on all projects Organize Weekly or Bi-weekly meetings with them to follow growths and discuss upcoming projects Supervise interns alongside the other Press Officer and Showroom Coordinator.

You will report to the Global Head of Press and belong to the Press and Communication department. Your team will consist of Public Relations Officers, Public Relations Coordinator, Press and Talent Officer and Press & Talent Assistant.

This is a full time position. 

You

We are looking for someone with an experience of 5 to 7 years working with relevant markets (Europe & Middle East), ideally with fashion knowledge. You are organized, independent, creative, pro-active and sociable. You have high aspirations and understand the importance of excellence. You always act with integrity and have a natural ability to influence and build trust. You value simplicity over complexity and are guided by impact rather than prestige. You are pragmatic and hands-on and get things done. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and teamwork are highly valued. And ideally, you enjoy working in a creative international environment with a wide range of personalities.

If you are motivated by working in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and teamwork are highly valued. And ideally, you enjoy working in a creative international environment with a wide range of personalities, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Acne Studios is a global company with English as working language. Fluency in written and oral English is therefore a must. You have to be comfortable with public speaking. You will be based in Paris. Limited business travel may occur. 

We embrace diversity of people as well as ideas and viewpoints and encourage everyone's individual expression of their own identity.