Chanel PR & Influence Associate, Fragrance & Beauty
Chanel is hiring a PR & Influence Associate, Fragrance & Beauty in New York. Join Chanel’s communications team to manage influencer campaigns and press relations.
Overview
Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, the brand is associated with rigorous creative standards, meticulous attention to craftsmanship and a discreet, high-performance corporate culture across its global offices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of PR and influencer strategies for fragrance and beauty launches, seasonal campaigns and ongoing brand initiatives.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with influencers, talent managers and specialist beauty creators, including outreach, negotiation of deliverables and campaign briefing.
- Coordinate press and influencer events, product seeding and gifting logistics in partnership with internal teams and external agencies.
- Draft and adapt press materials, influencer briefs, talking points and post-engagement recaps tailored to regional media and talent.
- Monitor and report on media coverage, influencer performance and campaign KPI metrics; prepare regular performance dashboards for stakeholders.
- Maintain and update media and influencer databases; track spend and campaign timelines to ensure on-budget, on-time delivery.
- Collaborate closely with global marketing, digital, creative and retail teams to align PR/influencer activations with broader brand plans.
- Monitor competitive activity and cultural trends within fragrance and beauty to inform proactive editorial and influencer opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related discipline preferred.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the fragrance and beauty sector, including key media, editors and influencer talent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong editorial judgment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines with exacting standards.
- High level of discretion, professionalism and ability to represent a luxury brand at external events.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience liaising with agencies, talent and cross-functional internal stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 2–4 years of hands-on experience in PR, influencer marketing or communications within the beauty, fragrance or luxury sectors, including direct management of influencer activations and editorial outreach.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 487 open roles in New York, including 12 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 590 active listings on Cerulean, 15 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.194 open positions, with 69 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a refined, creative environment that prizes discretion, craftsmanship and excellence. Teams operate with high standards, cross-functional collaboration and an emphasis on long-term brand stewardship.
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