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Media & Communications Assistant

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De Beers Group

Oct 24, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • London

Requirements

  • Degree / qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or relevant field.
  • Previous experience in a similar role with the luxury jewellery industry.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms
  • Familiarity with media monitoring tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of basic graphic design tools is a plus.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to problem solve with information at their disposal.
  • Understands own role in relation to the team and how it contributes.
  • Ability to manage internal stakeholders to achieve objective.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
  • Build strong personal and effective relationships.
  • Take risks and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Be a clear, concise, creative and persuasive communicator (in writing and in person) across both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work self-sufficiently with great attention to detail.
  • Energetic, inspires others to high performance, self-motivated with the drive to operate effectively in ambiguity.
  • Consistently brings new ideas to the table, helping the business stay agile and ahead of trends.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing the Global PR strategy for De Beers Jewellers.
  • Support announcements, product launches and communications by assisting with the creation of PR toolkits, including Press Releases, messaging documents, trend-based newsletters.
  • Help disseminate these to the regional PR Teams and relevant internal Head Office Teams.
  • Work cross functionally to ensure consistent brand voice, style and messaging across all channels, help review and update existing PR messaging, assets and materials.
  • Work closely with regional PR network, ensuring they are fully immersed in the Company’s strategy, messaging and globally relevant communications; encourage cross collaboration to understand their plans and be able to support the local needs.
  • Support freelance social media executive with scheduling posts on various social media platforms including Instagram and Linkedin.
  • Monitor social media channels for engagement, respond to comments and escalate where necessary.
  • Coordinate alignment and content sharing between Head Office and China Team.
  • Provide support in the media strategy, collaborating with markets to ensure execution of media plans at a local level.
  • Provide input to the brand & content team to develop assets that align with media best practices which will drive performance and value to DBJ.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating events such as De Beers High Jewellery events, product launches, and media briefings.
  • Provide on-site support during events as needed.
  • Support talent and influencer activities, either led centrally and by the markets.
  • Co-ordinate jewellery loans for centrally driven influencer and celebrity dressing opportunities.
  • Update the Global celebrity and influencer tracker on Teams in conjunction with the Global PR network.
  • Assist in the execution of product gifting projects, including overseeing gifting send-outs, gifting forms and tracking results.
  • Assist in the execution of product gifting projects, including overseeing gifting send-outs, gifting forms and tracking results.
  • Assist with copywriting needs: receiving briefs, writing or briefing copywriter, editing and reviewing content for various channels including press releases and social media posts.
  • Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and audience preferences.
  • Own and maintain PR monitoring systems. Main point of contact for reporting and analytics, working with the market PR teams and agencies on reports across media, editorial coverage, influencer, social media and gifting among others.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to the wider team.
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining the global PR calendar and for informing internal comms and other teams of relevant Comms & PR activities.
  • Handle general administrative tasks as required.

FAQs

What is the role of the Media & Communications Assistant at De Beers Group?

The Media & Communications Assistant supports the media and communications team in tasks related to public relations, marketing, communications, content creation, social media management, event coordination, and maintaining media databases.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

A degree or qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a relevant field is required, along with previous experience in a similar role within the luxury jewellery industry.

What skills are essential for the Media & Communications Assistant?

Essential skills include excellent written and verbal communication in English, proficiency in social media management tools, familiarity with media monitoring tools, strong organizational abilities, and the capability to problem-solve effectively.

What are the main responsibilities of the position?

Responsibilities include assisting in developing PR strategies, managing social media channels, supporting event coordination, aiding in content creation, conducting research, and providing reports and insights to the team.

Is experience in the luxury jewellery industry required?

Yes, previous experience in a similar role within the luxury jewellery industry is a requirement for this position.

What benefits does De Beers Group offer to its employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary, a fantastic pension scheme, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, mental health support, employee share schemes, staff discounts, and a flexible benefits package.

Will the Media & Communications Assistant be involved in social media management?

Yes, the assistant will support social media management, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and coordinating content sharing.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, De Beers Group encourages collaboration and creativity within their teams, fostering an environment conducive to professional growth and innovation.

What type of events will the Media & Communications Assistant help coordinate?

The assistant will assist in planning and coordinating events such as high jewellery events, product launches, and media briefings.

How does De Beers Group approach inclusion and diversity in the workplace?

De Beers Group is committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace, valuing and respecting every colleague, and providing equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfill their potential.

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