Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.Overview:Reporting to the Head of PR – UK, The PR & VIP Coordinator role will assist the PR team in delivering the day-to-day UK PR strategy, working with Press and VIP stylists as well as licencing categories including kids and eyewear, and delivering day-to-day tasks that are essential in the smooth running and organisation of these busy departments.This includes managing sample requests and pushing to ensure steady increase of editorial coverage across all categories, working with HQ and the 4 global PR offices on their daily sample requests, checking for daily coverage and coverage reporting, managing sample send outs and returns, upkeep of PR database and other office management activities such as but limited to expenses and magazine archiving.Your Mission:Working closely with the Head of PR and wider PR team to support the UK PR strategy, with specific focus on increasing the editorial coverage across all categories, making sure it’s aligned with new launches, key product pushes as defined by the marketing calendar and seasonal trendsWorking with HQ and the 4 global PR offices on their daily sample requestsManaging the office sample send outs and returns for both licencing and RTWAssisting with samples for internal shoots and ecom shootsMonitoring and tracking press coverage by reading papers, magazines and websites dailyKeeping global best of press folders up to date and coordinate with Social Media team on ‘best of press’ moments in line with social pushesWorking closely with, and nurturing, press contacts to ensure quality and quantity press coverageEvent coordination - Working with the Sample manager and Head of PR in the execution of PR events, including fashion show preparations and Press Day organisation where relevantMaintaining the contacts database both locally and globallyGeneral office maintenance and managementAct as an ambassador for the brand, representing the Stella McCartney valuesActive interest in the wider fashion industry, including strong interest in sustainability and innovation within the industryUpkeep of the showroom, making sure it is well presented at all timesCollating dressing decks with available looks for Stella’s appearance and VIP dressingYour Talent:Experience in a PR role (preferably luxury fashion, agency and/ or in-house)Experience in successfully pitching news stories is ideal but not necessaryExcellent organisation skills, able to multi-task and work to deadlinesSolutions-oriented and shows initiativeAbility/experience in managing an internUnderstanding of the wider fashion industry, including the social media, influencers and VIP landscapeExcellent professional communication and writing skillsIn depth Fashion GPS/Launchmetrics knowledge is idealExperience working on the Microsoft Office suiteRewardOur philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney productsMatched pension contribution up to 6%Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assuranceAnnual Health Screening25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) + 1 day of Birthday leaveFlexible working/core hoursEnhanced Maternity/paternity packagesMatched Give as You Earn charity schemeDiscounted gym and fitness memberships (Classpass)Health cash planPhysical and Mental Wellbeing Support ServicesEmployee referral bonusOptional/ Paid Benefits: Season ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview.At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.
