BALENCIAGA PR & Communication Assistant Manager

Job description

The position will be responsible to support effective local PR planning based on Balenciaga’s global PR strategy and its timely execution to achieve organizational goals.

SUMMARY:

The position will be responsible to support effective local PR planning based on Balenciaga’s global PR strategy and its timely execution to achieve organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following, other duties may be assigned:

- Develop and maintain relationship with existing media and stylists and build relationship with new media

- Respond to external requests and handle sample arrangement for shootings

- Increase brand awareness through strategic PR activities (brand, product & corporate), creating press releases and pitching to media for editorial coverage

- Manage weekly press and activity reporting

- Daily communication with HQ and other departments for various PR matters

- Plan and execute events together with the team such as seasonal press days, press and VIP related retail events.

- Continuous researching on and developing relationship with KOL, influencers.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Strong interest and passion toward Balenciaga

- Minimum 3-5 years proven experience in public relations and media communication within luxury or fashion industry, PR agency, or fashion editor experience

- Extensive knowledge and network of different types of media

- Excellent teamwork and a strong sense of responsibility

- Resourceful and can balance well multiple projects at different stages in the process

- Possess communication skills, proactive and strong problem-solving skills

- Excellent command of both Japanese (Native) and English (business level)

- A bachelor’s degree or above in or outside of Japan

- Proficiency in MS Office (word, excel, PPT) applications

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, religion, culture, disability, class, sexual orientation and more - enriches both our employees and our clients experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select talents based on competencies and their alignment with our brand values. Setting people up for success is what we strive for. It is part of our interview process to review with you what success looks like in this role.

Balenciaga will offer an accessible experience for all applicants, including Disabled people. If you require any support or have specific accommodation requirements during the recruitment process, contact us at asktorecruiters@balenciaga.com .Please note that this inbox will only be monitored for accessibility accommodations.

·  Full time
·  Asie
·  Japan