PR Coordinator

Job DescriptionI FEEL really LUCKY to be SURROUNDED by SUCH a GREAT TEAM. I’m not only GRATEFUL that they’ve HELPED me ACHIEVE my GOALS, but also that I CAN GIVE them a PLACE WHERE THEY can ACHIEVE theirs.- MICHAEL KORS -We have an exciting opportunity for a PR CoordinatorDepartment overview:The PR communications team are responsible for driving the creative development, execution and roll out of the PR/media communications and celebrity strategy across Europe for this dynamic, fast paced and innovative brand.What You’ll Do: You will support the PR Manager to develop and deliver the PR strategies across Europe to help build brand awareness and drive traffic within the Communications divisions. You will work with the European PR Team and closely with the EMEA Brand Marketing, Events, Digital Communications, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing, Ecommerce, Licensing and Franchisee teams to ensure all messaging is cohesive and Omni-channel.the Communications Department with all European press requests in addition to any samples requests arising internally. Responsible for booking out samples, coordinating messengers pickups, international shipping and following up to ensure timely return of all samples to avoid possible missed opportunities. Ensure our presence in all March/September issuesall relevant Celebrity dressing requests with the support of the Communications Assistant and Communications Managerdirectly responsible for the following countries: UK & Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Hungary and SlovakiaCommunications Manager and Communications Director on all projects & requestsdevelop and execute seasonal and integrated EMEA Communications strategies to elevate Michael Kors alongside the Communications Manager / Director. To include all business channels: Retail, Wholesale, social and digitalsample loan out / return book. Merchandise PR showroom, maintaining throughout season and archiving collections as each season endsupdate regularly forthcoming credits advising line manager in case of any issues in good timesend out seasonal collateral (look books, images, etc.) to pressorganize press appointments off site (breakfasts, coffees, etc.) and secure attendance at key brand events (local press days, presentations, etc.)/ support on all lists and invitations for catwalk shows, follow up on press coverageand communicate across the board with all other relevant MK departments namely marketing, ecomm, digital, sales, VM etc.directly with the Communications team in NYC in accommodating internal samples requests. Ensure all requests are received in correct format; check availability and process, following up on all returns to HQCommunications department receives all RTW and accessories line list and price lists at the beginning of each season so that credit information is sent to all titles in timely mannermonthly credit report excel spreadsheets with European credit information and work with the Communications Assistant to properly archive credits each seasonADV credit chart and make sure all relevant credits are achieved in the relevant publicationsand continue to develop relationship with European press through constant communication in order to gain more credit in regional titlesin calling and sending personal thank you notes (gifts where applicable) to editors for resulted coveragein organizing all seasonal press presentations: space set up, catering, flowers, invitations, compile guests list, press kits and follow up with presspress database up to dateYou’ll Need to Have:MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlookwritten and verbal communication skillsorganizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritizeand imaginationdigital PR background, preferably across both editorial and celebrityto use initiativecommitment to keeping up with and researching the continually evolving nature of innovative PR and Marketing Communications, to actively execute these ideas in a timely manner to keep Michael Kors ahead of the gameWe’d Love to See:CollaborationCommunicationDrive ResultsEntrepreneurialFunctional SkillsMK Perks: Our purpose is to make all employees and customers #FeelGreat with Michael Kors. When you join our business, we want you to feel like a valued member of the team from Day 1. To make your journey enriching with us, we offer –DiscountEmployee SalesParental LeaveHoliday Schedule and Vacation DaysFridaysmobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)working (3 days a week in the office)working hoursWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Programprogram that include the following pillars: Connected Communities/Inspired Innovation/ Responsible Future/Meaningful ExperiencesContributionLoan TicketsMaternity and Paternity PayHealth and DentalDiscounts