Chanel Press Assistant Intern — Watches & High Jewelry

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Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Industry
High Jewelry
Posted
Apr 15, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent global luxury house recognised for its couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, watches and high-jewellery ateliers. As an employer, Chanel combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, maintaining rigorous standards of quality, discretion and artistic direction across its maisons.

Chanel — Paris: Press Assistant Intern (Horlogerie Joaillerie) starting May 2026. Internship in PR and media relations for watches & high jewellery.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the France press team for watches and high jewellery with day-to-day media relations activities.
  • Draft and adapt press materials (press releases, notes, biographies) in French and English.
  • Maintain and update French media lists and contact databases; prepare targeted mailing campaigns.
  • Coordinate press previews, product loans, media accreditation and on-site logistics for events.
  • Track and compile press coverage and clippings; produce regular monitoring reports for internal stakeholders.
  • Liaise with internal teams (marketing, product, visual) and external agencies to ensure aligned communications.
  • Assist with creation and archiving of press kits, imagery and documentation following brand standards.

Qualifications

  • Native or near-native proficiency in French with excellent written expression; strong command of English.
  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
  • Previous internship or coursework in PR, media relations or fashion communications is strongly preferred.
  • Professional discretion, impeccable attention to detail and capacity to manage confidential materials.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines, prioritise tasks and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Media relations Press release drafting Event coordination Press monitoring and clipping Media database maintenance Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong written and verbal communication (FR/EN) Time management and organisational skills

Experience

Internship-level role; ideally 1 previous internship or practical experience in PR, communications or media within luxury goods, fashion, watches or jewellery.

Education

Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master’s program in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture rooted in meticulous craftsmanship, creative rigor and professional discretion. Teams work collaboratively across functions, balancing respect for heritage with an appetite for contemporary expression.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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