Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Press Officer to join the team on a 3-month contract. This role will support the delivery of seasonal PR activity, driving brand awareness and high-quality coverage across relevant titles.
Working closely with the PR Agency, wider marketing team and key internal stakeholders, you will help shape and execute press activity aligned to brand campaigns, commercial priorities and cultural moments. From managing the PR calendar, to leading press events and supporting the talent gifting programme, you will play a key role in maintaining a strong and consistent brand presence.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role suited to someone who is highly organised, creatively driven and confident managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of seasonal PR strategy
- Lead seasonal campaign launches across press
- Act as the key day-to-day contact for the PR Agency
- Own weekly press activity within the wider marketing calendar, aligning to brand and commercial focuses where relevant
- Ensure brand identity and tone of voice are consistently represented across all comms
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key media, publishers and industry contacts
- Work closely with product teams to support placement opportunities
- Manage the talent gifting programme alongside the PR Agency and Social Media Manager
- Manage product requests and press sample coordination in a timely manner
- Lead the execution of press events and gifting days
- Support affiliate and publisher partnership opportunities
- Own the seasonal PR budget, aligning with the PR Agency
- Own weekly and monthly press coverage reporting, KPI tracking and performance analysis
Requirements
Experience
- Proven experience in PR, ideally within fashion, lifestyle or retail
- Experience managing PR agencies, media relationships and talent partnerships
- Strong understanding of the UK media landscape across earned and paid
- Experience in event management and press activations
- Knowledge of influencer and publisher partnership activity
- Experience supporting campaign launches, press events and gifting activity
- Confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Experience reporting on coverage performance, reach and brand impact
Skills
- Strong storytelling and editorial instincts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong relationship and stakeholder management abilities
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Creative and commercially minded approach
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- What intrigues you about French Connection, and why do you want to work here?
Work Location: In person
