PR & Communications Internship

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Communications Team with day to day tasks and administrative duties: merchandise send-outs, social media support and maintaining databases
• Preparing monthly PR updates, monitoring media for press coverage and communicating key successes to internal company
• Coordinate and manage sample loans & returns within all JWA departments and external agencies
• Key point of contact for daily business with global PR agencies (London, New York, Paris), mostly regarding samples and credit requests
• Ensuring all samples received to department are Fashion GPS barcoded
• Develop critical judgement in offering samples/prioritising
• Liaise with atelier to ensure repairs are carried out in timely manner
• Keep sample calendar up-to-date and follow up VIP requests
• Maintaining digital press archive
• Manage press@ email account and handle all inquiries with guidance of the Communications Coordinator
• Assist in preparing all press gifting with the Communications Coordinator
• Supporting the co-ordination of press events and experiences when necessary
• Manage the sample trafficking of the archive.

Skills and Experience Required:

•  University degree, preferably Fashion or communications related
• Excellent organisational and time management skills in order to prioritize work, efficiently and accurately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as a day-to-day contact
• Strong attention to detail
• Punctual, committed and responsible individual
• Well-presented and confident, enthusiastic manner
• Solid Microsoft office skills
• A passion for luxury brands and the fashion industry
• InDesign skills preferable but not compulsory
• Preferably London based, must be comfortable with commuting to East London head office