Global Communications Assistant (12 Month FTC) Full Time NEW

Job Title: Global Communications Assistant (12 Month FTC)

Department: Communications

Reporting to: Senior Communications Manager

Role Purpose:

• To manage the global administration and communication of press samples and supporting assets for use by the global PR network
• To support and uphold the Jimmy Choo brand image across all communications
• To increase awareness of and engagement with Jimmy Choo through public relations activity
• To support the wider business objectives of the company

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate the archiving of all seasonal collections
• Manage Fashion GPS, including all seasonal sample inventory uploads
• Oversee the global press sample collection, ensuring inventory is accurately recorded and kept up to date
• Coordinate press day sample logistics for global and regional events
• Manage the product photography library, ensuring all products are photographed, correctly named and maintained
• Distribute seasonal product imagery to regional PR offices
• Coordinate lookbook creation and briefing to Creative team
• Support the drafting of Sample Order Directives to ensure global alignment
• Manage orders, logistics and updates for seasonal PR sample and global gifting orders across all regions
• Manage sample requirements and shipments for internal departments and global PR offices
• Coordinate seasonal PR sample handovers with the Merchandising team
• Support the management of the global press sample and gifting budget
• Coordinate sample orders for special projects, including collating requirements and overseeing distribution
• Coordinate sample management for sample sales, charity donations and events
• Prepare inventory lists for audit purposes
• Provide diary, travel and administrative support to the VP of Global Communications
• Provide ad hoc event support
• Support ad hoc press release drafting
• Provide administrative support to the Communications team

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• University education or equivalent
• European languages beneficial but not imperative
• Strong communication skills
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Calm under pressure always maintaining a professional demeanour
• Strong proficiency using fashion GPS, word, excel, powerpoint

Characteristics Required

• Passionate, hard-working and motivated individual who can multi-task and retain a positive attitude no matter how challenging the project.
• Individual must possess sound judgment and be able to prioritize under a fast-paced environment and capable of using initiative.