Press Assistant

Join the Hermès Adventure

Hermès is an independent house founded in 1837.

It has always nurtured a family spirit while keeping an open mind.

The house takes a committed and responsible approach, putting people at the heart of its model to create the highest quality objects.

Its designers, artisans and sellers come from different backgrounds and work together to build the Hermès dream, injecting their expertise and exacting standards into each stage of the process.

Driven by the desire to transmit, our teams also strive to reinvent themselves every day, with you.

So, saddle up and join the Hermès Adventure!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Communications Manager, as our Press Assistant you will be responsible for the management of the Press Rail and Press Loans.

Your main goal will be to enhance the company image through media relations and planning.

Key Responsibilities

Media


* Proactively monitor both the print and digital landscape for recording, press clippings, scanning's and values for local and Hermès International activity.


* Timely editorial distribution to all Hermès Australia employees.


* Media database development and management


* Assist with the development of the press calendars in collaborations with Communications Manager


* Develop seeding proposal for beauty and fragrances launches in line with CNP guidelines


* Work with Communications Manager on the ongoing development of the Influencer at Large framework


* Assist the media by sourcing correct product information, descriptions, price and stockist details.

Press Office


* Ensure the showroom is always neat, tidy and in a presentable condition.

It is imperative that the showroom and the product always looks presentable when meeting with press.


* Facilitate the loans of press samples to media using local press rail products or on the occasion with the assistance of the international press office product support.


* Stock receiving of press inventory in line with auditing procedures.


* Work with internal Finance and Audit team to perform bi-annual and full year stock take of all Press Office showroom inventory.

Communications


* Work closely with the Communications Director & Communications Manager to circulate press release and announcements.


* Assist Communications Manager with the coordination of new season press showings & Press/influencer focused events.


* Maintain communication with Hermès International office.


* Post campaign reporting for Local or International events.


* Collectively work with the Events Team on PR, Retail Animations and Press events.


* Ad hoc administration duties for the communications department.


* Collectively work with the Communications Team on proper internal management per seasonal/yearly intern rotation.


* Proactive awareness of media, industry trends and developments.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:


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