- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Balenciaga
Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.
The Press Assistant Intern supports Balenciaga’s press team with media monitoring, weekly press reviews, fashion show organisation, collection cataloguing and showroom coordination. The role is an internship starting in January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor editorial coverage in the French press and international corporate press.
- Track magazine publication dates.
- Prepare weekly press reviews.
- Assist with fashion show organisation.
- Receive new collections.
- Catalogue collections in Launchmetrics and assist with archiving.
- Track regional orders and coordinate dispatch.
- Manage the internal and external circulation and returns of pieces, including for production, development, studio and VIP teams, and the French and international markets.
- Help maintain and organise the press showroom.
Qualifications
- Higher education qualification with a specialisation in communications or marketing (Bac +4/5).
- A successful and significant first experience at a luxury house or press agency.
- Rigorous and organised, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Autonomous and flexible, with the ability to adapt responsively to priorities.
- Proactive and able to make recommendations, with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office.
- Product-conscious, with excellent fashion knowledge.
- Fluent in written and spoken French and English.
Skills
Experience
A successful and significant first experience at a luxury house or press agency.
Education
Higher education qualification with a specialisation in communications or marketing (Bac +4/5).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Balenciaga supports employees’ professional development within the House and the Kering group, and aims to provide a stimulating and fulfilling work environment.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.
About Cerulean
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