Watches & Jewelry PR Coordinator — Luxury Brand

Hermès International S.A.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission and bonus incentives

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Hermès seeks a Press Coordinator, Hard Luxury to support Watches & Fine Jewelry communications in the US. You will assist the director, manage editorial placement, liaise with editors, and coordinate events and shoots to raise brand visibility.

You will monitor press coverage, coordinate with the PR agency and headquarters, and help manage budgets, logistics, and assets for haute jewelry initiatives and regional events. Regular in-person work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 years of experience, including hands‑on internship, in similar role and/or department
• High level of attention to detail
• Proven excellence at meeting long and short-term deadlines
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Launchmetrics knowledge a plus
• Experience in watches and fine jewelry a plus
• Regular in-person work at a Company‑designated work location is an essential function of this position

Responsibilities

• Support Director with all Watches & Fine Jewelry requests and initiatives
• Administrate the development and execution of a strong, dynamic, and strategic product editorial placement in top-tier national and regional publications and newspapers and key digital media outlets in support of increased brand visibility and awareness about watches & fine jewelry métiers
• In collaboration with Director, closely manage external PR agency relationship, remain in communication on a daily/weekly basis to ensure goals are being met
• Track pertinent press on the house related to fine jewelry, circulate to Swiss and Paris headquarters when needed
• Liaise with editors, handle logistics with merchandise loans, cultivate and maintain daily contact with editors (national and regional publications)
• Contribute to press programs pertaining to regional watch/jewelry events including scheduling and logistics
• Attend high value local shoots for fine jewelry and coordinate appropriate asset protection services when applicable
• Oversee maintenance of watches and fine jewelry press showroom inventory in collaboration with Press Showroom Manager, including weekly high value counts
• Collaborate with Director in creation of press strategies for watches & fine jewelry
• Assist Director with preparation of watch & fine jewelry events, including yearly Haute Bijouterie launches, Watches & Wonders annual event, as well as US-based events
• Work with internal teams including merchandising, CRM, VM to ensure alignment is being met
• Collaborate with team to oversee Press Freelancer day-to-day tasks and contribute to their development
• Assist Director with budget development, tracking, and invoice processing as needed
• Attend seasonal events as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Launchmetrics knowledge

Experience in watches and fine jewelry

In-person work required

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Launchmetrics

Job description

Hermès seeks a Press Coordinator, Hard Luxury to support Watches & Fine Jewelry communications in the US. You will assist the director, manage editorial placement, liaise with editors, and coordinate events and shoots to raise brand visibility.

You will monitor press coverage, coordinate with the PR agency and headquarters, and help manage budgets, logistics, and assets for haute jewelry initiatives and regional events. Regular in-person work is required.