Galeries Lafayette Advertising Apprentice
About Galeries Lafayette
A leading luxury house operating within the global luxury sector, the employer is dedicated to craftsmanship, creative excellence and a refined client experience. The organisation combines heritage savoir‑faire with contemporary marketing and international retail operations, offering a dynamic, design‑led workplace environment.
Leading luxury house in Paris seeks an Advertising Apprentice (Alternance) for media operations and campaign support.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the advertising and media team in the daily execution of paid media campaigns across digital and offline channels.
- Assist with campaign trafficking: prepare ad specs, set up tags, upload creatives and validate delivery with agencies and internal teams.
- Monitor campaign performance and produce regular KPI reports to inform optimisation and budget allocation.
- Coordinate with creative, e‑commerce and retail teams to ensure assets are delivered on time and comply with brand standards.
- Contribute to media planning documentation, media calendars and post‑campaign reconciliations, including basic budget tracking and invoice follow‑up.
- Participate in project meetings, take minutes and track action items to ensure timely delivery of media initiatives.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a higher education programme (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in Marketing, Communication, Advertising, Media or a related discipline and eligible for alternance/apprenticeship.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
- Analytical mindset with comfort handling campaign metrics and basic numerical reconciliation.
- Professional communication skills and experience working in a team environment; ability to liaise with external agencies.
Skills
Experience
Previous internships or practical experience in advertising, media, digital marketing or agency environments are advantageous but not mandatory for the apprenticeship.
Education
Current enrolment in a Bac+3 to Bac+5 programme in Marketing, Communication, Advertising, Media, or equivalent (eligible for alternance/apprenticeship).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The organisation prizes meticulous attention to detail, aesthetic excellence and collaboration across creative and commercial teams. Employees operate within a fast‑paced, international environment where mentorship and practical, hands‑on learning are emphasised for early‑career talent.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Galeries Lafayette, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Advertising Trainee», «Media Assistant (Apprenticeship)», «Marketing Communications Apprentice», «Ad Operations Apprentice», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.