ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Assistant to WW Communications & Special Projects Director

Alexander McQueen is in search of an Assistant to support the WW Communications & Special Projects Director.

Your Opportunity

The successful candidate will gain all-round experience working within a fast paced in-house international press team, providing first line support for the day-to-day management of press interests, media enquiries, internal and external meetings, team support and a liaison with external consultants and the in-house teams.  With excellent communication, writing and organizational skills, you will be able to think fast, demonstrating a flexible and agile approach to work; acting as a brand ambassador at all times. 

How you will contribute:

• Provide diary management, travel assistance and administrative support to the WW Communications & Special Projects Director

• Work closely with the PR Managers and WW Communications & Special Projects Director to provide first line support to the press office in a timely and effective manner

• Work with internal teams (including E-Commerce and CRM) for copy approval

• Draft press releases working closely with external consultants as required – tracking changes throughout on Word and securing sign-off / approvals

• Responsible for assisting in the onboarding of new Press team members

• Assist with supporting the sample team for ad-hoc activities 

• Assist the team at events

• Assist in the accurate maintenance of press office databases, filing systems and internet pages

• Provide day to day administrative support for the press team, including collating press cuttings and monitoring press coverage

• Compile weekly coverage reports for CEO, CMO and Creative Director

• Maintain and nurture press relations on behalf of Alexander McQueen

• Compiling monthly ranking reports for global regions

Your skills and experience:

• Previous experience working within a Press environment for a Fashion brand essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships – both internal and external

• Excellent English writing skills with comprehensive knowledge of Word and Powerpoint to prepare communications

• Ability to work with initiative and independence with set guidelines

• Motivated with a ‘can-do’ attitude to problems

• Excellent attention to detail, in a pressurised and time sensitive environment

• Team player and considerate of colleagues

• Knowledge of sample movements/ management advantageous

• Pleasant disposition, professional and discrete

• Educated to degree level in a related field desirable

• Spoken and written Italian and/or French helpful but not essential 

Why work with us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.