Communications Assistant

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you

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- I FEEL really_ LUCKY _to be SURROUNDED by SUCH a GREAT TEAM. I’m not only GRATEFUL that they’ve HELPED me_ ACHIEVE _my_ GOALS, _but also that I CAN GIVE them a PLACE WHERE THEY can_ ACHIEVE _theirs._

- MICHAEL KORS
- We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Assistant in our London office:
Department Overview:
The PR communications team are responsible for driving the creative development, execution and roll out of the PR/media communications and celebrity strategy across Europe for this dynamic, fast paced and innovative brand.

Who You Are:
A self-starter, enthusiastic, hands-on person with a great deal of autonomy

What You’ll Do:

- Assist the Communications Department with all European press requests, in addition to any sample requests arising internally, being directly responsible for the following countries: UK & Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Hungary and Slovakia
- Responsible for booking out samples, coordinating messenger pickups, international shipping and following up to ensure timely return of all samples to avoid possible missed opportunities
- Support with sending out any confirmed Celebrity dressing requests handled by the Communications Coordinator and Communications Manager
- Update sample loan out / return tracker, maintain the PR Cupboard neatly organized throughout the season and archiving older collections
- Send seasonal assets (look books, images, etc.) out to press with the support of the Communications Coordinator as well as confirmed editorial credits
- Monitor the media in both print and online, including newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, social media platforms for any brand coverage
- Assist / support on all lists and invitations for catwalk shows / resees, monitor on press coverage
- Archiving all press clippings both print and online and scanning of all print coverage
- Support on maintaining the press contacts database - ensuring this is kept up to date
- Assist with compiling weekly coverage updates to the wider team and business
- Actively keeping up to date with industry changes and potential outlets/talent that might be interesting for the brand to work with
- Support on seasonal press days, meeting press and building key relationships with junior editorial teams
- Assist in calling and sending personal thank you notes (gifts where applicable) to editors for resulted coverage
- Participate in team brainstorming

You’ll Need to Have:

- Excellent MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Creativity and imagination
- Strong digital PR background, preferably across both editorial and celebrity
- Ability to use initiative
- A commitment to keeping up with and researching the continually evolving nature of innovative PR and Marketing Communications, to actively execute these ideas in a timely manner to keep Michael Kors ahead of the game

We'd love to see:

- Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope well under pressure
- Good teamwork and negotiation skills
- Attention to detail
- Drive, competence and willingness to learn
- Ability to form relationships with new media contacts

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