Balenciaga Public Relations Officer

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the HQ PR team in developing and executing market-specific PR plans across print, digital, and emerging media, aligned with global priorities and the brand map.
• Secure high-impact product and corporate coverage, including interviews, exclusives, editorials, features, and placements.
• Build, nurture, and activate a diverse network of editors, journalists, content creators, and emerging voices across assigned markets.
• Identify cultural trends and media opportunities to amplify key brand moments and strengthen Balenciaga’s presence in broader cultural conversations.
• Apply an analytical, social-first approach to local communication strategies and activations.
• Manage day-to-day press office activities and requests, coordinating across markets and internal stakeholders.
• Support and guide the wider PR team in executing communication initiatives.
• Lead reporting and coverage analysis for assigned markets, translating earned media insights into clear, actionable recommendations for HQ.
• Oversee ready-to-wear sample requests, present collections to the press, and manage showroom standards, inventories, and related logistics.
• Coordinate distribution of lookbooks, press releases, and invitations.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date press lists and media databases.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the media landscape in assigned markets, with established relationships across print, digital, and emerging media.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of social media, evolving luxury audiences, and contemporary culture.
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Fluent in French and English; proficiency in Italian or Spanish is a strong asset.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years in Public Relations or Communications, ideally within a luxury fashion house or comparable cultural and creative environment; ideally, experience coordinating day-to-day press office activities and supporting or mentoring junior team members.

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.

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