Marketing & PR Coordinator

Dr. Martens; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Martens is seeking a Marketing & PR Coordinator to support the UK marketing team in executing impactful marketing and PR initiatives. This role is ideal for a junior professional with a passion for culture and brand storytelling, requiring strong organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Welcome to the family free pair of Docs

65% off all Docs

'Buy as you earn' Share Scheme

Private healthcare

A dedicated culture team

2 paid volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• Some level of PR or marketing experience, ideally within fashion, culture, or lifestyle sectors.
• Strong understanding of PR and media relations.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Support in briefing and overseeing the UK PR agency.
• Assist in organising and hosting events, launches, and activations.
• Coordinate media send-outs and track partnership performance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

THE GIG

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join Dr.Martens as a Marketing & PR Coordinator to support the PR, Partnerships & Energy Marketing Manager (UK&EMEA) and the UK marketing team in executing high-impact marketing, PR, and partnership initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior-level professional with some PR or marketing experience and a strong interest in culture, fashion, and brand storytelling. The role will require a foundational understanding of PR, strong communication skills, and an ability to manage key administrative and logistical functions to support brand campaigns.

Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:

PR & Media Support

• Support in briefing and overseeing the UK PR agency, ensuring alignment with Dr.Martens global brand objectives and strategy.
• Develop and maintain talent and influencer relationships.
• Monitor media coverage for internal reporting.
• Support the execution of press and talent gifting, seeding initiatives, and influencer outreach.
• Coordinate media send-outs, both direct and via PR agency, ensuring accurate tracking and follow-ups.
• Assist in organising and hosting events, launches, and activations.

Partnerships & Cultural Engagement

• Assist in researching and identifying potential brand partners and cultural collaborators.
• Support the execution of brand partnerships, ensuring deliverables are met.
• Coordinate partnership activations, including event logistics, product placement, and brand alignment.
• Track partnership performance and compile reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support with affiliates and influencers across our digital channels.

Sample & Product Ordering Management

• Manage and track sample inventory for press, influencer, and brand use.
• Oversee the organisation and distribution of samples and seeding.
• Support in making seasonal orders of samples and seeding.
• Liaise with internal teams to facilitate product orders for PR and marketing needs.

Marketing & Content Support

• Provide occasional support for retail-focused activations, assisting in execution and coordination.
• Support the UK Marketing Manager with key initiatives, ensuring alignment across Dr. Martens' marketing and PR efforts.
• Assist in coordinating content shoots, ensuring alignment with brand campaigns.
• Support the marketing team with the creation of reports and presentations.
• Contribute to social media content planning and engagement strategies.
• Help maintain marketing calendars and key campaign timelines.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

• Some level of PR or marketing experience, ideally within fashion, culture, or lifestyle sectors
• A strong understanding of PR and media relations, with an interest in cultural trends.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A keen eye for cultural relevance, emerging trends, and brand storytelling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an understanding of social media platforms.
• A proactive and adaptable attitude, with a passion for brand-building and creative marketing.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• ‘Buy as you earn’ Share Scheme
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand, helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.

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