Press and VIP Assistant

THE JESSICA McCORMACK BRAND

Renowned diamond jeweller Jessica McCormack designs exceptional jewellery for the modern woman, creating heirlooms for future generations. Artfully blending modernity and timelessness, her mission is to create jewellery that generations of women will wear and adore.

Since launching in 2008, the brand has become known for effortlessly melding the traditional and the contemporary, combining Georgian techniques and expert craftsmanship with modern-day design influences, eschewing trends for a unique, heirloom-inspired aesthetic. Conscious of the demands placed on today’s modern woman, Jessica designs each piece to stand out, but also to work effortlessly within a client’s lifestyle and existing wardrobe.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Jessica McCormack is looking for a Press Assistant to help drive the management of media and celebrity relations both within the UK and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the day-to-day management of the press office including:

• Editorial Loans – Stock movement and co-ordination & loan form compilation (liaising with member of press, the sales team, logistics and production)
• VIP Loans – Stock movement and co-ordination & loan form compilation (liaising with stylists, the sales team, logistics and production)
• Manage a loans tracker, alongside an EMV tracker
• Track / Scan and Save coverage and compile editorial reports for leadership
• Service press image requests and credit requests
• Manage an ‘Upcoming Editorial’ tracker
• Work with the Press Officer on an up-to-date calendar of editorial dates, with a focus on luxury specials, jewellery specials and Christmas Gift Guides

Pitching and Strategy

• Identify coverage opportunities within media
• Work with the Press Officer to develop pitches to editors – covering new collections, core collections
• and celebrity dressing moments.
• Build relationships with members of the fashion & jewellery press

Events

• Work with the Press Officer to manage the logistics of all press events – working with vendors /caterers etc.
• Work with the Press Officer on guestlist compilation for all press events
• Alongside the Press Officer, distribute invites and manage RSVPS for all press events

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• PR experience (agency or in-house), within the jewellery or fashion luxury industry (1 year minimum)
• A robust understanding of publication timelines & special issues.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A passion for the media, and an enthusiasm to read, watch, and observe trends
• Strong Communication Skills
• Highly organized with high attention to detail
• Highly driven and ambitious