Hennessy Event & PR Project Assistant (Intern)

About Hennessy

Maison Hennessy is the cognac house within Moët Hennessy and the LVMH group, renowned worldwide for its craftsmanship, heritage and leadership in the premium spirits category. The Maison combines a deep respect for traditional savoir‑faire with ongoing innovation and a global export presence, offering employees exposure to luxury-brand standards and international projects.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support operational project management for Maison Hennessy events, including logistical planning, on‑site coordination and post‑event follow‑up.
• Track deadlines and milestones in coordination with internal teams and external agencies to ensure flawless delivery consistent with brand standards.
• Contribute to the drafting and formalization of briefs, event guidelines and dinner directives to guarantee uniformity and excellence of guest experiences.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of provisional budgets and expense follow‑up for events.
• Support public relations activities: drafting press materials (press releases, press packs) and creating launch tools such as seeding kits.
• Manage day‑to‑day communication tasks across agency relations, internal communication, marketing and market teams.
• Conduct trend and prospecting research to propose new concepts and creative ideas aligned with the Maison’s universe.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Master 1 or Master 2 (M1/M2) in communication, marketing, event management or business school with a strong interest in luxury.
• Prior internship or practical experience in events or communications is an advantage, ideally within luxury, spirits or agency environments.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, autonomous and solution‑oriented with the ability to anticipate needs and propose relevant actions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and aptitude for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Fluent written and spoken English (indispensable).

Skills

Experience

Student level (M1/M2) intended for an internship; a first internship or experience in events or communications is appreciated but not mandatory. Luxury- or agency-experience is a plus.

Education

Master's student (M1/M2) in communication, marketing, event management or business school (or equivalent).

Workplace

Benefits

4.5‑day work week (Friday afternoons off); integration into the Maison's large intern community (100+ interns annually); active commitment to inclusion and employment of persons with disabilities.

Culture

Hennessy combines a rigorous pursuit of excellence with a collegial and mentoring environment rooted in centuries of savoir‑faire. The Maison values curiosity, discretion and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, offering interns exposure to high‑profile international projects within the LVMH ecosystem.

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