Chanel International Press Coordination Manager

About Chanel

Chanel is a privately held French luxury maison renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance, beauty, watches and high jewellery. The brand is synonymous with artisanal craftsmanship, creative boldness and meticulous attention to detail, offering an international, highly curated workplace that values discretion, excellence and long-term creative investment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the international PR community, fostering collaboration across markets and serving as the primary coordination point for all regions
• Manage spokesperson interview requests and Q&A preparation for senior executives (President, Creative Directors for Watches and Jewellery), from evaluation through publication and analysis
• Maintain regular relationships with spokespeople and draft interviews in French and English
• Oversee local deployment of global press strategies while accounting for regional and market specificities; ensure adoption of global guidelines
• Monitor the consistent application of validated strategies across the worldwide network
• Contribute to strategic presentations for the Press Director, notably during the Global PR Meeting
• Coordinate press participation at international events, including guest typology, editorial negotiations, on-site filming, and travel logistics
• Consolidate 360° visibility reporting based on strategic indicators (print/digital studies, social media, EMV) for presentation to senior management
• Analyze and report on regional activations (editorial shoots, events, influencer activations) to senior leadership
• Supervise budget consolidation and administrative tracking; manage invoice follow-up and administrative oversight

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac+4/5) in communication or equivalent university background
• 8–10 years of experience in similar roles within an international press environment
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills and comfort with digital tools
• Strong knowledge of the international media landscape and demonstrated interest in watches, fine jewellery, and the luxury universe
• Excellent written and verbal English proficiency
• Outstanding writing skills and mastery of digital communication and social media
• Highly collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with global teams

Skills

Experience

8–10 years of experience in international press relations, communications, or PR coordination roles within luxury or high-end brand environments. Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-market press strategies, coordinating with global teams, and handling executive-level communications.

Education

Master's degree (Bac+4/5) in communication, public relations, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent university-level background demonstrating strong communication expertise.

Workplace

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of creative rigor, discretion and exacting standards. Teams operate collaboratively across disciplines and geographies, combining artisanal heritage with contemporary communications practice to safeguard brand prestige and editorial impact.

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