Intern PR

Schaffhausen, SH, CH

Our strength lies not in our similarities but in revealing the exceptional diversity of our cultures and colleagues. We leverage the advantage of being a global company with an international workforce. We employ the best experts who we trust to make informed decisions, who dare to implement their ideas and who take ownership of their actions. No matter where you are from, what you believe in, what age you are, who you love, or if you are disabled: In the end, together we always make it happen

Are you looking for a dynamic, diverse, and challenging environment? Interesting areas of responsibility, attractive fringe benefits and the flair of the international luxury goods industry?

For our global headquarters in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, we are looking for an

INTERN PUBLIC RELATIONS & ENTERTAINMENT (100%)

Start: May 2024

Duration: 6 months

The role will encompass working with the PR Team to ensure the development of the brand awareness. In addition to handling daily PR activities, you will be involved in a variety of projects.

YOUR MISSION AT IWC.

• Active assistance in the planning, organizing and implementation of various PR projects and events around IWC's partnerships & brand ambassadors incl. logistics, bookings, shipments in the preparation phase and support with handling of media, partners and ambassadors on-site when required.
• Support with coordination of IWC brand ambassador & talent appearances/service days/events.
• Assistance with proposals and management of overall entertainment PR strategy.
• Daily monitoring of IWC ambassadors and partners (image data banks like Getty, press articles, social media channels) and coordination of PR blasts with social media team.
• Creation, revision & editing of press materials incl. press releases, backgrounders, interviews, statements, intranet posts etc.
• Editing and answering of national and international media enquiries in coordination with IWC markets.
• Implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities and reporting.
• Support of the PR Team (focus on Partnership & Entertainment PR) in the daily business and with administrative tasks (SAP, invoicing, press page upload, best of press coverage, research, presentations, watch shipments, logistics etc.).

HOW YOU BECOME PART OF THE JOURNEY.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in PR & communication, media management, journalism or comparable studies.
• First professional experience in PR and the media landscape is an advantage (luxury goods, fashion, advertising / agency etc.).
• Independent, structured and organised.
• Team player and great communication skills (verbally and written).
• Fluency in English, German & French are an advantage.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).

WE OFFER.

IWC offers a challenging working environment: the company’s roots are in Switzerland, but it is a successful international player. We maintain our tradition, yet we are always on the lookout for innovations and ways to improve. Change management, education, further training and personal development are therefore of key importance for our long-term success.