PR & COMMS. Specialist

WHAT YOULL DO

General

• Optimize yearly PR and Communications budget applying a cost conscious and entrepreneurial mindset
• Develop and execute PR and communication strategies and plans specific to Sales Market and in line with Global strategies and plans that strengthen the brand and support business objectives
• Ensure all communications are aligned with brand values customer centricity and global guidelines
• Collaborate closely with internal key collaborators to ensure consistency and maximize impact across channels
• Stay updated on market trends and competitors within your functional expertise area
• Act as a brand ambassador in all interactions representing the companys image and values in external engagements       

PR

• Develop local PR plans based on global PR- strategies and plans
• Execution of PR activations across various formats including i.e. press releases press days events media outreach
• Build and maintain relationships within fashion industry (i.e. media influencers celebrities)
• Overseeing collaborations with agencies and partnerships with other external stakeholders ensuring that delivery of results is aligned with business and brand/PR goals Monitor and analyze PR performance media coverage & sentiment and campaign outcomes providing insights and recommendations for improvement

Press/Corporate Comms

• Manage media relations by creating and pitching stories and supporting proactive and reactive media inquiries
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media and opinion leaders to drive brand visibility & advocacy
• Create adapt and proofread press releases ensuring alignment with brand tone of voice and relevance to local needs
• Prevent and mitigate press and crisis situations

Internal Comms

• Drive internal communications through adaptation of global content alignment of tone of voice set and execute strategies for specific local activities as required 

WHO YOULL WORK WITH 

• This role will be reporting to Marketing Manager

Qualifications :

WHO YOU ARE

Education

• Degree in Communications PR Marketing or related field (or equivalent experience)

Skills

• Strong internal and external communication and stakeholder management skills with established network within the fashion industry
• Skilled in digital and omni-channel communication
• Experience in event management (planning and execution of activations)
• Knowledge of latest fashion trends and insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages as required per market
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel)

Experience

• Minimum 7 years experience in PR and/or communications preferably within fashion retail or consumer brands

Additional Information :

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE 

At H&M Group we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

• 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands both in stores and online (H&M COS Weekday Monki H&M HOME & Other Stories and ARKET).

We value diverse backgrounds including but not limited to race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation and disability 

• We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years 
• Youll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues 
• We are an inclusive company where youre encouraged to be yourself at work 
• You will have access to a large global talent community where career growth and aspirations have no limits 
• We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance wellness and family support programs paid leave programs and paid time off including a community day to serve your local community         

JOIN US   

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things our inclusive and collaborative culture our strong values and opportunities for growth. But most of all its our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

 *We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair equitable and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time