Temp, Coordinator, Public Relations

Position

Job Title: Temporary, Public Relations Coordinator

Reports to: Public Relations Manager / Public Relations Director / Vice President of Public Relations

JOB PURPOSE:

Performs a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative duties in support of the department. Works with the Public Relations Team to build strong relationships with content providers, tastemakers, and outside agencies throughout the Fashion Industry. This role is crucial for securing print press coverage in the US and Canada.

Job responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Generate weekly press reports/press clippings for all categories across print publications.
• Work with editorial partners to fulfill product requests and coordinate editorial requests.
• Develop monthly "covers" press reports for all categories.
• Manage sample trafficking between the press department for editorial requests.
• Generate "credits" report from all publications.
• Maintain sample closet and magazine archives.
• Manage logistics including shipping and receiving samples for editorials.
• Supports department by carrying out tasks and assignments accurately and in a timely manner with direction and independently as needed.
• Facilitation of packages, editorial tagging, monthly reports and books, research and competitive reports.
• Showroom maintenance.
• Initiate and respond to written and verbal correspondence.
• Arrange and coordinate conferences and meetings.
• Coordinate press appointments, events, etc.
• Any other tasks as assigned from time to time.

Profile

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to make decisions drawing on past experience.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work under rigid timelines.
• Ability to negotiate with internal and external groups.
• Strong time management skills and prioritization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and show flexibility on the job.
• Ability to operate all equipment and programs necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations and maintain mental alertness and stamina to perform routine and specialized duties at assigned times and for long periods of time when necessary.

 

Requirements:

• 1-2 years prior experience in fashion PR or consumer goods.
• BA in Communications or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (ie; Excel, Access, Word).
• Strong telephone techniques and skills.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential, controversial, and sensitive nature.
• Ability to establish work priorities and remain flexible.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of the organization and the public.

Additional information

The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $20 - $25 per hour. The salary offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Christian Dior Inc. offers comprehensive benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and short and long-term disability. Additional employee perks include, but are not limited to employee discount program, various paid time off, volunteer time off, holidays, mental health and wellbeing support, family friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services, commuter benefits, 401k plans with an employer contributions matching plan, employee referral program, and more.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the Houst of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d’art”. Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes. 

 

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility. 

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.