Chanel PR Manager
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel PR Manager, Tokyo – Fragrance & Beauty influencer and KOL management role; 5+ years required; part-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute annual PR strategies leveraging celebrities, influencers, and beauty KOLs, with continuous PDCA cycle management
- Plan and implement influencer and KOL initiatives aligned with brand strategy and business objectives
- Manage media partnerships and creative oversight for all collaborative campaigns
- Oversee influencer content conception, production logistics, and creative direction
- Build and optimize the Chanel Fragrance & Beauty Platform influencer roster through new KOL discovery and existing network maintenance
- Cultivate long-term relationships with celebrities, influencers, beauty KOLs, and associated agencies
- Conceive, execute, and manage exclusive events and experiences for target creators and opinion leaders
- Administer influencer-related budgets and financial reporting
- Produce press releases and communications materials
- Analyze campaign effectiveness using Digital Word of Mouth reports and influencer analytics tools to identify gaps and refine KPIs
- Align PR and influencer initiatives with media strategies through cross-functional collaboration
- Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across F&BP PR, Fashion and WFJ PR, Global PR & Influence teams, and COOP Media & Communications
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in influencer PR, KOL marketing, or related sectors within cosmetics, fashion, luxury brands, PR agencies, advertising, or publishing
- Demonstrated expertise in the beauty and cosmetics industry highly preferred
- Sophisticated understanding of luxury, fashion, beauty, and cultural trends with strong aesthetic sensibility
- Exceptional ability to build trust and establish productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
- Advanced project management capability to coordinate multiple concurrent initiatives, relationships, and timelines
- Meticulous attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to quality excellence
- Strong ownership mentality and proactive problem-solving orientation
- Adaptability and collaborative team-oriented mindset
- Business-level English proficiency
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Skills
Experience
5 years of professional experience in influencer PR, KOL marketing, or related functions within the cosmetics, fashion, luxury goods, PR agencies, advertising agencies, or publishing sectors. Beauty and cosmetics industry experience is particularly valued.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
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