BALENCIAGA PR & Communication Coordinator / Assistant

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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.

Job Description

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 and gifting.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Strong interest and passion toward Balenciaga
- Minimum 3 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 forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, and sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss how to excel in our company.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2022-07-01

Schedule
Full time

Organization
BALENCIAGA JAPAN LTD