Communications Assistant, EMEIA

Burberry

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 hours ago
INTRODUCTIONAt Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.JOB PURPOSEBurberry is looking for a talented PR & Communications Assistant for the EMEIA region. In this position you will support the planning and execution of press office functions across the UK and key EMEIA markets - including France, Italy, and the UAE - through close collaboration with external PR agencies in Paris, Milan, and Dubai.RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support the PR team with planning and implementation of communications initiatives across the UK and key EMEIA markets.
  • Coordinate with agencies in Paris, Milan, and Dubai to align on sample management, campaign execution, and media engagement.
  • Manage all sample logistics for editorial, wholesale, and paid projects, liaising with both internal teams and external partners across multiple regions.
  • Maintain and regularly update regional press databases and oversee sample tracking via Fashion GPS.
  • Monitor daily media coverage across UK and oversee EMEIA markets (print, digital, and social), compiling weekly and campaign-specific reports in liaison with global and regional teams.
  • Analyse editorial performance and ensure consistent ROI across EMEIA media partners.
  • Support seasonal press gifting across regions, including list compilation, logistics, and agency coordination.
  • Assist in campaign and product pitching, adapting messages for local markets through collaboration with regional PR agencies.
  • Support communications, press lists, and logistics for seasonal Runway Shows with EMEIA-wide agency input.
  • Manage and track invoices and purchase orders for UK and EMEIA-related PR activity.
  • Provide general support for the day-to-day running of the UK Press Office and overseeing EMEIA offices, including administrative and ad-hoc tasks.
PERSONAL PROFILE
  • Creative with passion for the industry, the brand, and the product, adaptable to change, and demonstrates a positive attitude.
  • Organised with excellent attention to detail and time management skills, able to build and maintain strong relationships across the business as a collaborative team player.
  • Strong understanding of the UK landscape - print, online and social media, communities, and influencers.
FOOTERBurberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || MARKETING & VISUAL MERCHANDISING || PUBLIC RELATIONS || n/a ||

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