- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $65,000–70,000/year
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès seeks a Press Coordinator, Hard Luxury to support press strategy and execution for watches and fine jewelry, including editorial placements, agency and editor relations, showroom inventory, events, and budget administration. This is a full-time, unlimited-contract role based in Manhattan, with an annual range of $65,000–$70,000; actual rates depend on the job, location, and individual experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Director with all Watches and Fine Jewelry requests and initiatives.
- Administer the development and execution of strategic product editorial placements in leading national and regional publications, newspapers, and digital media to increase brand visibility and awareness of the watches and fine jewelry métiers.
- Manage the external PR agency relationship with the Director, maintaining regular communication to ensure goals are met.
- Track relevant press coverage of the house related to fine jewelry and circulate it to the Swiss and Paris headquarters when needed.
- Liaise with editors, manage merchandise-loan logistics, and maintain daily contact with editors at national and regional publications.
- Contribute to press programs for regional watch and jewelry events, including scheduling and logistics.
- Attend high-value local fine jewelry photo shoots and coordinate appropriate asset-protection services when applicable.
- Oversee maintenance of watches and fine jewelry press showroom inventory with the Press Showroom Manager, including weekly high-value counts.
- Collaborate with the Director to develop press strategies for watches and fine jewelry.
- Assist the Director with watch and fine jewelry event preparation, including annual Haute Bijouterie launches, the annual Watches & Wonders event, and US-based events.
- Work with merchandising, CRM, and visual merchandising teams to ensure alignment.
- Collaborate with the team to oversee the press freelancer’s day-to-day tasks and contribute to their development.
- Assist the Director with budget development, tracking, and invoice processing as needed.
- Attend seasonal events as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3 years of experience, including a hands-on internship, in a similar role and/or department.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Proven ability to meet long- and short-term deadlines.
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of Launchmetrics is a plus.
- Experience in watches and fine jewelry is a plus.
- Regular in-person work at a company-designated location is an essential function of the position.
Skills
Experience
3 years of experience, including hands-on internship, in a similar role and/or department
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York City, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 65,000 to USD 70,000 per annum.
Benefits
Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance and disability coverage; paid time off including 15 days of annual vacation, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick and safe time; paid parental leave and transition time; 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company matching and profit sharing; voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, and voluntary life insurance; product discount; EAP resources; access to Calm App, Health Advocate, and Family Building Support.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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
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