Editorial project manager - Luxury

Pelham Media; Paris; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelham Media is seeking an Editorial Project Manager in Luxury to lead client projects from ideation to delivery, coordinating writers, translators and designers across borders.

The ideal candidate speaks fluent English and French, has 3–5 years PM experience in luxury or publishing, and can produce high‑quality editorial work. Start date as soon as possible; salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a project manager in communications, PR, luxury or publishing.
• Ability to manage a diverse team of writers, editors, art directors, graphic designers, printers and publishers.
• Excellent writing skills in French or English.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from leading business schools or international universities.
• Spoken French and English.

Responsibilities

• Consulting: benchmark and propose strategic editorial ideas.
• Writing: draft texts and articles for various publications.
• Project management: coordinate with clients, lead editorial meetings, brief designers and developers.
• Resource management: coordinate a team of writers and translators.
• Business development: help grow existing client accounts.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Writing skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 2000 in London and Paris by two former journalists from The Economist, Pelham Media brings communication to life – and keeps it alive – for top-tier businesses, NGOs and institutions, combining expert insights from its agencies WordAppeal (editorial & digital), L’Éclaireur (design), Alto International (language services) and KCO (events).

True to its roots, Pelham Media joined forces with Les Echos–Le Parisien (LVMH group) in 2016.

Pelham Media generated €15 million in revenue in 2024.

We have been creating show-stopping content, tapping into the alchemy between words, images and events, for over 25 years.

Because we are thorough and exacting, our texts are accurate and substantiated.

Because we are inquisitive and imaginative, our productions rise above the noise and pack a punch.

Because we are daring and determined, our events foster engagement and giving spirit.

WordAppeal is Pelham Media’s editorial agency. Our teams (from 6 countries) work side by side with communications, CSR, marketing and business departments at LVMH, Moët Hennessy, Clarins, BNP Paribas, Capgemini, Carrefour, FDJ United, Printemps, Salesforce, Thales, TotalEnergies, Valeo and many other customers.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Pelham Media is seeking an Editorial Project Manager in Luxury with the following responsibilities:

• Consulting: perform benchmarks, come up with strategic editorial proposals
• Writing: draft texts and articles for a variety of publications
• Project management: liaise with clients to ensure projects run smoothly, lead editorial committee meetings, coordinate and brief designers and developers
• Resource management: coordinate a team of writers and translators
• Business development: help grow existing client accounts

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

The successful candidate should be in English and French with :

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a project manager (in communications, PR, luxury or publishing).
• The ability to manage a diverse team of writers, editors, artistic directors, graphic designers, printers and publishers
• Excellent writing skills in French or English
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Education from leading business schools (HEC, ESSEC, ESCP Europe), or renowned international universities.
• Spoken French and English

START DATE

As soon as possible.

SALARY

Commensurate with the candidate’s experience.