Menswear Communications Officer

Role Responsibility

This role will specialise in menswear across fashion and social media content creation. 

As part of the team responsible for our press and social coverage, you'll make sure that our stories and products are always well represented in the right publications. 

To execute a successful Mens' masterplan strategy this role will be bringing their expertise in the menswear market with a proven track record to create content and maintain focus across our priorities of video, fashion and sustainability. 

This is a key role within the Press Office, and one in which you’ll work extremely closely with our Buying, Events, Marketing and Social team. You’ll support new and exclusive brand launches, as well as category and creative projects; and drive awareness of all elements of Selfridges Menswear through a network of editors, writers, opinion-formers and influencers.

Working within our PR team, you’ll help to ensure our Press Office runs smoothly.   As part of a team, you’ll be delivering world-class press events and experiences and making sure Selfridges is always leading the fashion news agenda.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a PR professional who can bring significant experience. With a strong knowledge of the menswear market and current trends, you’ll be able to talk convincingly with the media. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to think both strategically and creatively. Your planning and organisational skills will be second to none and you’ll inspire others by approaching each and every challenge with energy, drive, pace and positivity.

 Essential skills and requirements

• Solid and relevant work experience in the Fashion/Luxury PR industry – min 3 years in-house or agency
• Ambitious, hardworking and an impeccable work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident copywriter with a flair for witty social captions
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Able to multitask and take direction from all team members
• Experience leading and inspiring a team

Experience working cross-departmentally and representing the social agenda, introducing new concepts to the business

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