Van Cleef & Arpels Press Officer

Van Cleef & Arpels is a heritage Parisian maison renowned for high jewellery, watchmaking and savoir-faire. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with global luxury distribution and maintains a strong emphasis on storytelling, creativity and long-term relationships with clients and cultural partners.

1. Develop and execute targeted press strategies that articulate the Maison’s seasonal collections, exhibitions and cultural collaborations across French and international media.
2. Draft, edit and distribute press materials including releases, media kits, pitch notes and editorial content tailored to journalists and lifestyle publications.
3. Cultivate and sustain high-level relationships with print, digital and broadcast journalists, editors, critics and select influencers within the luxury, jewellery and lifestyle sectors.
4. Plan and manage press events, private previews, product loans and press trips, coordinating logistics, guest lists, accreditation and on-site media management.
5. Monitor and analyse media coverage and share regular press reviews and performance reports with internal stakeholders to inform communications strategy.
6. Coordinate closely with marketing, creative, retail and heritage teams to ensure coherent messaging, protect product integrity and enable editorial access to timepieces and jewels.
7. Manage press budgets, sample tracking, and third-party PR suppliers when required; ensure compliance with brand guidelines and confidentiality protocols.
8. Act as a first-line spokesperson to respond to media enquiries and support escalation for crisis communications when necessary.

1. Proven experience in luxury goods, high jewellery, fashion or lifestyle PR, with demonstrable relationships across French and international media.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and strong professional level in English; additional languages an advantage.
3. Impeccable editorial judgement and experience producing high-quality press materials adapted to different media formats.
4. Strong organisational skills with experience managing events, sample loans and press accreditation simultaneously.
5. Ability to work discreetly with high-value products and manage confidential information with professionalism.

1. Media relations
2. Press release writing
3. Event planning and on-site media management
4. Media monitoring and reporting
5. Stakeholder coordination across creative and commercial teams
6. Budget and sample tracking
7. Crisis communications
8. Excellent editorial judgment and storytelling ability

Typically 3–5 years of PR experience within luxury, jewellery, fashion or cultural institutions, with a track record of securing high-quality editorial coverage and running press events.

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

The Maison places a premium on craftsmanship, storytelling and discreet excellence; teams are collaborative, detail-oriented and steeped in the brand’s artisanal legacy. Employees operate in a refined, client-facing environment that values creative rigour, cultural engagement and long-term relationships.