Van Cleef & Arpels Communications & Events Intern (L'École des Arts Joailliers)
Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris seeks a Communications & Events Intern for L'École des Arts Joailliers to support events, PR and content creation.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is an esteemed maison of high jewellery and watchmaking, recognized for artisanal savoir-faire, poetic design language and cultural programming. The house operates within the luxury segment and is part of a larger luxury group, maintaining a strong emphasis on heritage, craftsmanship and curated client experiences across boutiques, exhibitions and educational initiatives such as L'École des Arts Joailliers.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the planning and execution of cultural and client-facing events for L'École des Arts Joailliers, including receptions, workshops, lectures and exhibition-related activities.
- Coordinate logistical tasks: guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, on-site setup, supplier liaison and event checklists to ensure flawless delivery.
- Draft and adapt communication materials in French (press notes, invitations, programme copy, internal briefs) and assist with social media content and editorial calendars.
- Collaborate with PR and marketing teams to support media relations, press kit preparation and journalist liaison during events.
- Monitor event budgets, process invoices and assist with post-event reporting and performance analysis.
- Maintain asset libraries, photo archives and documentation of events; support the preparation of presentations and stakeholder updates.
- Provide administrative support to the communications team, including scheduling, meeting preparation and coordination with ateliers and external partners.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Communications, Marketing, Luxury Brand Management, Cultural Management or a related discipline.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in French; strong editorial ability and attention to tone and nuance for luxury audiences.
- Highly organised with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines; meticulous attention to detail.
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills and discretion when interacting with high-profile guests, press and external partners.
- Availability and flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for events.
- Strong numeric literacy for basic budget tracking and invoice processing.
Skills
Experience
Prior internship experience in communications, events, PR or cultural programming is preferred; experience within luxury goods, fine jewellery, museums or cultural institutions is an advantage.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Communications, Marketing, Luxury Brand Management, Cultural Management or related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.316 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 67 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.727 open roles, including 101 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.275 open roles — 127 of them newly added.
Culture
The house cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, aesthetic refinement and respect for heritage. Teams operate collaboratively across creative, commercial and cultural functions; employees are expected to combine rigorous attention to detail with discretion and an appreciation for the maison’s artistic legacy.
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.