Press Assistant

THE ALLSAINTS TEAM

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

THE ROLE

We have a super exciting opportunity to join our PR & Marketing team as a Press Assistant. The PR team is the communication hub of our brand. In this role you will support the team in maximizing the brands exposure, securing strong coverage across editorials, product placements, news and digital. You will manage samples, support with events and remain up to date on UK media outlets, print and digital.

This is a hands-on role and requires someone with a can do attitude. You will be passionate about what you do and will be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the fashion industry. You’ll have a natural flair for building relationships with key influencers and media outlets.

ABOUT THE TEAM

In this role you will be based at our iconic East London Studios and will report into the Head of PR & Marketing.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Help to secure print and digital coverage for womenswear, menswear and accessories collections through press requests
• Help manage sample trafficking and coordinating samples for editorial requests
• Manage samples and all storage spaces
• Good pitching skills
• Help with media mail outs and news blasts
• Help organise monthly coverage reports, keep internal Google + updated with all relevant PR news
• Proactively work with the collections and celebrity placements to pitch focus products and generate product and news stories placements keeping UK media engaged with the brand
• Follow industry trends and movements to keep the brand on target and relevant within the UK market
• Help organise seasonal press days and other PR brand events
• Collate and keep a record of all press coverage
• Liaise with internal departments and international offices on a daily basis

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Internship experience with press relations and interacting with online platforms / communities
• Proven experience of working with PR and social media strategies
• Excellent English writing skills
• A fantastic storyteller & great brand ambassador
• Excellent project running skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Enthusiastic team player who can work proactively to secure coverage and increase brand visibility
• Ideally a network of blogger relationships, fashion assistants and stylists
• A confident, proactive, can do attitude. Happy to get involved no matter the task with a positive stance
• A true collaborator, with the ability to get involved in tasks at all levels
• Ambitious, with lots of motivation and always looking for ways to improve

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future