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Job Title
PR Intern
Location
London, England
Country
United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
Reference Number
R_708977
Position type
Permanent
Category
Apparel
Job Function
Intern / Entry-Level
Marketing / PR
Experience level
Internship

PR Intern

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

 

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support for a dynamic EMEA PR team. Working with the EMEA MMK PR Manager and assistant to support PR activity within Europe and the Emerging Markets. To help and support the team administer PR processes, guidelines and activity.  The PR Intern will work closely with the European PR, Marketing, Events and Digital Communications teams to ensure all brand messaging is cohesive and omni-channel.

 

Duties:

  • Assist both the PR team providing support for the wider London and EMEA PR teams on a daily basis
  • Manage sample requests for the UK, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Netherlands and Franchisee markets such as India, Turkey and Russia on a daily basis, liaising regularly with the EU offices to work shares and coordinate logistics to service fashion shoots. This includes liaising with couriers to send out samples including international shipments, managing returns and completing all relevant paperwork
  • Working with the team to ensure successful management of one sample set across EMEA ensuring all looks are accounted for in an organised and timely manner
  • Constantly monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, and online and blogs for mentions of the brand and proactively look for new coverage opportunities.
  • Order copies of magazines and newspapers that contain Michael Kors coverage when necessary
  • Collate, analyse and evaluate media coverage
  • Prepare regular PR reports and presentations for EMEA and Global teams
  • Maintain the press contacts database – ensuring this is always kept up to date
  • Support on seasonal press days to ensure all media are fully informed of the Michael Kors seasonal message
  • Support with seasonal NYFW fashion show planning and other press related activities: Press conferences, Michael Kors scheduled local interviews and personal appearances
  • Assist and support the PR team to meet targets set for editorial coverage
  • Understand the importance of digital/social media and its importance within the changing media landscape
  • Work with EMEA PR, Marketing and Events teams on EMEA initiatives to increase brand awareness within Europe
     

Requirements:

  • Excellent MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Prior experience in a retail or PR related position 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
  • Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope well under pressure
  • Good teamwork and negotiation skills
  • Drive, competence and willingness to learn
  • Ability to form relationships with new media contacts
  • Creativity and imagination
  • 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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V