Media Assistant

CHANEL; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global luxury brand is seeking a Media Assistant to support their Media Department in London. The role involves assisting with media campaigns, ensuring smooth operations, and engaging in CHANEL's sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will be organized, have advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel, and a passion for the luxury sector.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Life Assurance

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Cycle Scheme

Service Awards

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and commitment to excellence.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• An eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general administrative management of the media department.
• Support design and creation of presentation templates.
• Track industry trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to excellence

Interest in Luxury, Fashion, and Beauty

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Location: London HQ

Reports to: Head of Media

Contract: August to December 2025 (Fixed Term Contract & Full-time)

Your role @CHANEL: The successful candidate will support the Media Department administratively as well as assist in the preparation and implementation of the UK’s media campaigns.

What impact you can create at CHANEL:

• Assist in the general administrative management and smooth running of the media department to deliver our goals through key tasks such as coordinating diaries, managing travel arrangements, owning gifting and mailings, and leading external contact liaison.
• Support the department with the design and creation of presentation templates, sourcing relevant data, content, and assets; managing distribution to key contacts where required.
• Uphold brand image and reputation through seamless organization of events and meetings with external parties, ensuring all relevant preparations are undertaken and agendas shared.
• Support Media Executives with weekly media workstreams such as tracking industry trends, competitor activity, sharing live campaign updates, analyzing performance data, and managing production requests.

What you will bring to the role:

• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to excellence.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• An eagerness to learn and grow professionally.
• A natural interest in Luxury, Fashion, and Beauty.

You are energized by:

• Being extremely organized and process-driven.
• Showcasing your commitment to accuracy and excellence in all elements of your role.
• Paying close attention to day-to-day details.
• Working as part of a small internal media team and building strong relationships with other departments and external agencies.
• Contributing to CHANEL’s sustainability initiatives, which include:
• Restoring Nature and Climate
• Investing in Circularity
• Advancing dignity and prosperity
• Promoting the autonomy of women

What you will gain from this experience:

• Representing CHANEL and being immersed in a leading global luxury brand.
• Delivering exceptional media campaigns and evolving media strategies in the UK & Ireland.
• Growing your industry network through building relationships with key media partners.
• Participating in CHANEL’s sustainability efforts, contributing to positive impacts on people and the planet.

Benefits at CHANEL: Our employee benefits support your professional and personal life, including:

• Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Online GP, Cycle Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance, Retail Discounts.
• Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Support Lines.
• Platforms for Wellbeing and Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts, CHANEL Product Discounts, Employee Sales.
• Recognition: Service Awards, Vouchers, Additional Holidays.

At CHANEL, we foster an inclusive culture that nurtures growth and diversity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, as we value the perspectives, experience, and potential each individual brings.