Communications Graduate Trainee

Main Duties

• Reporting: Compile coverage reports, forthcoming editorial, sample movement and key industry news.
• Media monitoring: Identify, clip and collate relevant press and editorial (print, online and social), circulating to the Communications team in a timely manner.
• Database management: Regular updating of contact details across databases and master lists.
• Industry news: Stay abreast of industry movements and news, communicating these internally to the team.
• Research: Conduct research into various fields pertaining to the communications team. Including editorial/digital media statistics and trends, creative production, cultural events and talent.
• Sample Coordination: Work closely with the Communications Coordinator and Collections team for the organisation and execution of sample trafficking.  Responding to requests, packing and logistics.
• Distributing assets: Support Communications Coordinator with distributing collection assets and visual asset requests from third parties.
• Product descriptions: Support the Communications team with inputting and uploading product and collection descriptions.
• Event assistance: Aid in the production of events organised by the department. Including research, logistics and in-person support.
• Department Organisation: Maintain organisational structure for all files pertaining to the Communications team within the digital server as well as hardcopy filing, ordering supplies and submitting monthly expenses.
• Scheduling: Organise and update team calendars as needed.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience working within a luxury brand’s communications team.
• Experience in sample trafficking.
• Experience in press clipping.
• Experience with visual software (i.e. InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office)
• Attention to detail.
• Intuitive and proactive.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
• Good industry knowledge.
• Passionate about the industry and an active awareness and knowledge of current events within world politics, arts, tech and wider culture.