Chanel Divisional Communications Executive

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Location
Australia
└New South Wales
└Sydney
Seniority
Mid-Level
Department
Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is a global luxury maison renowned for its fashion, accessories and beauty divisions. As an iconic independent house, Chanel combines rigorous craftsmanship and creative leadership with a firmly established international distribution and communications infrastructure. The employer offers opportunities to work at the intersection of heritage brand stewardship and contemporary luxury communications.

Chanel is hiring a Divisional Communications Executive in New South Wales (Sydney) to lead regional PR, media relations and brand communications.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement regional communications and PR strategies aligned with global brand guidelines to elevate Chanel’s visibility across New South Wales.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with national and regional media, influencers and key industry stakeholders to secure high-quality earned coverage.
  • Craft clear, on-brand messaging and produce editorial assets including press releases, media kits, feature pitches, talking points and executive briefs.
  • Coordinate product launches, press previews, editorial events and experiential activations, overseeing logistics, guest lists and on-site brand representation.
  • Manage external agencies and freelancers, ensuring deliverables meet strategic objectives, timelines and budget parameters.
  • Monitor media coverage and evaluate campaign performance using quantitative and qualitative metrics; prepare regular performance reports and recommendations.
  • Provide media training and briefing support for local spokespeople and cross-functional teams; act as first point of contact for regional media enquiries.
  • Collaborate closely with global communications, marketing, retail and product teams to ensure consistent execution of brand initiatives and timely information flow.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline; postgraduate study or professional PR qualification desirable.
  • Proven track record (typically 4–7 years) in communications or PR, ideally within luxury fashion, beauty or premium retail.
  • Established media relationships across Australia, with demonstrable success securing national and regional press placements.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to tone and brand voice.
  • Experience managing agencies, budgets and complex events; strong organisational aptitude and ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
  • Right to work in Australia and flexibility to travel within the region as required.

Skills

Media relations Crisis communications Stakeholder management Press release and feature writing Event planning and execution Measurement and reporting of PR metrics Adobe Creative Suite Cision Meltwater Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Experience

Typically 4–7 years of progressive communications/PR experience, with at least some background in luxury fashion, beauty, or premium retail; experience across both agency and in-house environments is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field; postgraduate qualification or professional PR accreditation preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture that balances deep respect for artisanal heritage with contemporary creative ambition. The workplace prizes discretion, impeccable standards of presentation, and collaborative cross‑disciplinary partnership between communications, retail and creative teams.

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