PROFILE:
Supporting and assisting the PR dept. to ensure it delivers its PR strategy including responsibility for UK press monitoring and media evaluation
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERTISE SKILLS:
Responsible for media monitoring, coordinating digital archive for easy access and collating press packs when required
Monitor and evaluate all BFC initiatives, and monitor additional activities as required
Producing evaluation reports for all BFC initiatives, making seasonal comparisons
Researching and collating key articles for internal BFC and PR newsletters for review by PR Executive
Drafting first stage of press releases, quotes and answers to interview questions for sign off
First point of contact for online press requests, responsible for picture edits and information for press
Main day-to-day point of contact for photographers at LFW and LC:M, overseeing the complete accreditation process and onsite staff, liaising with photographers and PRs
Managing accreditation and registration process for press, bloggers, photographers and broadcasters for LFW and LC:M
On-site contact for press, BFC and photographer lounge at LFW
Creating nominees presentations for BFA judges and liaising with PRs for supporting documents, biographies and portraits
Ensuring up to date and correct information on press database and assisting with database queries
Update and maintain internal PR department plan
Managing guest lists and compiling RSVPs for events, working on door as required
BUSINESS SKILLS:
Delivering individual tasks whilst maintaining focus on overall objectives
Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and follow-through on all tasks and admin duties
Initiate and develop streamlined systems and processes
Takes direction to ensure thorough preparation to meet delivery requirements
Research, develop and support on projects as directed
Extensive external and internal liaison and relationship management
Demonstrates best practice in managing communications and quality standards
Drives best practice behaviours and works as a team to meet BFC’s objectives to maintain integrity and reputation
Represents the BFC and acts as an ambassador at events, corporate initiatives, networking, etc.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Maintain and develop positive and strong working relationships with:
PR Department
Executive Assistant
Events, show, sales and marketing departments
UK Press, photographers and designer PRs
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Results driven with a commitment to working to high standards
Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal skills
Highly organized with ability to manage multi-tasks
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
Team player with a hands-on, can do approach
Diligent, conscientious with high attention to detail
Pro-active and sociable with a positive outlook
Level-headed, personal energy, enthusiastic and engaging
Promotes a positive, professional image in the office, and out with clients and contacts
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Excellent verbal communication skills, essential
Excellent written level of English, essential
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ambitious with a strong work ethic and a passion for working in the fashion industry
Highly IT literate with advanced knowledge of Word and Excel, essential
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Job type: Internship to meet University work placement requirements of up to 1 year
Salary: £8,500
20 days annual holiday
Standard company working hours, flexibility required during events, exhibitions, etc
Confirmation of internship subject to successful completion of a 1 month probationary period
Location: Somerset House, London
The BFC is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The BFC is looking for an enthusiastic Intern to support the PR Dept. Candidates should apply in writing with a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience for this role, attaching your CV, along with evidence that this Internship will count as part of your under-graduate or post-graduate course, and email to Will Rowley at Will.Rowley@britishfashioncouncil.com
Application closing date: 25 January 2013
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Candidates must meet the essential Business Skills, Person Specification and Professional Experience & Skills criteria for consideration. Unfortunately The BFC is unable to respond personally to candidates that do not meet the mandatory criteria or fail to submit evidence of their course placement requirements.
Successful candidates will be notified in writing and invited for an interview with Will Rowley.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 25TH JANUARY
START DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
