Le Bon Marché Press, Influence & Events Intern
La Samaritaine — Paris: Press, Influence & Events Internship (6 months). Full-time, on-site internship starting July 2026; school‑sponsored.
Overview
La Samaritaine is an iconic Parisian department store renowned for its curated selection of luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Operating within a leading French luxury retail group (Groupe Bon Marché), the institution offers exposure to high-end retail communications and integrated brand experiences in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain and update press and influencer databases (journalists, stylists, influencers) and ensure accurate contact records.
- Monitor, compile and analyse media coverage; produce daily press reviews and quantitative/qualitative reports on PR performance.
- Identify and shortlist relevant influencers; support the conception, execution and measurement of influencer campaigns.
- Track influencer partnerships and collaborations, including follow-up, reporting and performance analysis.
- Support logistical organisation of press and influencer events (launches, exhibitions, soirées), coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Assist with on-site guest reception and event execution, ensuring a high standard of hospitality and brand representation.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bac+3/4/5 programme (communications, public relations, journalism, business school or equivalent).
- Internship must be school‑sponsored (convention de stage) for the full six-month period.
- Excellent written and spoken French; good command of English.
- Strong organisational skills, rigor, autonomy and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Curiosity, proactivity and a demonstrable ability to propose creative solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team spirit.
- Previous internship experience in PR, communications or events is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Beginner — suitable for students seeking a first substantial professional placement; prior internships in press, communications or event management are a plus.
Education
Current enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in communications, public relations, journalism, business or related discipline; school-sponsored internship (convention requise).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
The environment blends Parisian retail heritage with contemporary luxury communications, favouring creativity, attention to detail and a polished client-facing manner. Teams are collaborative and fast-paced, offering interns hands-on exposure to high-profile PR, influencer and event activities within a major luxury retail setting.
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.