STUDENT PLACEMENT – INFLUENCER MARKETING ASSISTANT

UK, COTY LUXURY

We’re Coty. We don’t let beauty stand still. We are one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance and color cosmetics. We believe in challenging the definition of beauty, to encourage authenticity and celebrate diversity.

THE ROLE

• An amazing opportunity for a graduate to join the Influencer Marketing & PR (IM) Team working across all Coty Luxury brands including Hugo Boss, Gucci, Chloe, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs and Burberry.
• These opportunities offer a great deal of exposure and insight giving valuable experience to support the ongoing related studies of the candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing general administrative support to the IM Team;
• Responding to media requests for samples, information and press releases in a timely manner;
• Distributing press cuttings and support IM team on coverage analysis as required;
• Compiling and distributing the IM monthly reports for selected fragrances brands
• Ordering and maintaining stock levels for fragrance, colour and skincare;
• Maintaining and updating master media lists and influencer lists;
• Organising and implementing press mailings,
• Assisting the IM Team in the organisation of events and product launches;
• Assisting IM manager on managing influencer content activation on selected brands
• Creation of tactical press releases as requested
• Replenishing and managing press releases and PR assets in files.
• Manage the running and product costs budgets and communicate effectively to team on the monthly spend
• Creating and managing POs using Ariba system
• Supporting IM manager in setting up new vendors
• Monitor competitor activities and share with IM team as required;
• Maintaining and updating of Coty UK PR Instagram and Twitter pages – sharing role and responsibilities with IM assistants from the Consumer and Professional divisions)
• Lead and manage the bi-weekly ‘The Luxury Edit’ – An Influencer Marketing Newsletter distributed to wider business
• Answer telephone/email/mail requests, monitoring voicemail accounts.

YOU HAVE:

• Currently studying for a degree in either Public Relations and media communications preferred.
• Previous PR work experience is preferred but not essential, however the ability to understand the key elements of the role is essential as well as an interest in pursuing a career in PR/Communications;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organization and prioritising skills;
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to build strong working relationships;
• Experience of working effectively in a team;
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Demonstrate an interest and awareness in social media activities
• Enthusiasm, energy, tenacity, commitment, a pro-active approach to work

WHAT WE OFFER

• This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work with a team who are passionate about the work they do, and know how to have some fun along the way.
• Great learning and development
• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Subsidized gym
• Annual season ticket loan scheme
• Access to our products
• Life Insurance
• Private medical cover
• An additional day off for your Birthday
• Income protection