KERING Communications Intern

KERING Communications Intern

Job Family: Communications

Job Title: Communications Intern

Location: New York, New York

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Maisons in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry and Watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, as well as Kering Eyewear. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Maisons to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow's Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination.”

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

The role calls for someone who is organized, has a great work ethic and is eager to roll up their sleeves and hungry to learn.

• Full-time (30-40 hours/week) during regular office hours
• Support Kering Communications projects and initiatives, partner convening’s and special events through meeting preparation, note-taking and tracking, writing, etc.
• Assist in conducting research across a range of issue areas in support of Kering communications
• Assist with planning, logistics, speaker management and digital coverage for various critical moments on the Kering Communications calendar
• Learn from hands-on experience about all stages of the planning process for events, including assisting with designing materials, liaising with vendors and venues, and providing onsite support
• Support the events team in preparation for priority Kering events
• Support the overall work of the Kering Communications team

WHO YOU ARE

• Currently obtaining bachelor’s degree
• Fluent in English, second language a plus
• Interest within luxury retail/fashion
• Organized and detail orientated
• Innovative and creative with a desire to continuously improve
• Experience with communications and event planning
• Experience with social networking and blogging, and confidence using social media platforms, e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Background in marketing/communications, public relations or events preferred
• Experience in Word, Excel, Outlook and Google suite of products (e.g., Sheets, Docs, Drive) essential
• Knowledge of international development will be an advantage