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PR Intern

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
17-17 Hourly
Internship
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
17-17 Hourly
Internship
Supports a fashion PR agency by assisting with press outreach, client communications, sample trafficking, showroom organization, editorial and VIP requests, event execution, media monitoring, reporting, research, and administrative coordination. The role works with New York and Paris teams and requires strong organization, writing, communication, fashion-industry knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Launchmetrics knowledge, sample-management experience, and French skills are preferred.
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FASHION INTERN, NEW YORK

About Lucien Pagès Communication

Lucien Pagès Communication is a public relations agency with a portfolio of high-profile luxury brands as well as young, up-and-coming fashion and luxury labels that have become industry references. Please visit our Instagram to find out more about the work that we do and who our clients are: @lucienpagescommunication

Main Responsibilities

As part of the Lucien Pagès Communication New York team, the Fashion Intern will support the team across the agency’s fashion clients, working closely with both the New York office and Paris headquarters.

  • Support the New York team with the day-to-day management of the agency’s fashion clients across press, VIP and communications activities

  • Assist with communication and coordination with client teams in the US and internationally

  • Support press outreach and follow-ups with US editors, stylists, contributors and other key industry contacts

  • Assist with sample trafficking, including managing sample requests, coordinating deliveries and returns, and ensuring accurate tracking of all incoming and outgoing samples

  • Support the organization and maintenance of the showroom, collections and sample racks

  • Assist with editorial and VIP requests, including preparing selections, coordinating send-outs and monitoring placements

  • Conduct research and propose relevant editors, stylists, VIPs, influencers and industry profiles for specific client projects and initiatives

  • Support the preparation and execution of press appointments, collection previews, showroom visits and Fashion Week activities

  • Assist with the organization and on-site execution of key events, including fashion shows, presentations, dinners, cocktails and launch events

  • Maintain and update press lists, contact databases, calendars, RSVP lists and other internal working documents

Compensation: $17/hour

  • Monitor and track press coverage across print, digital and social media

  • Support the preparation of press reviews, coverage reports, event reports and client presentations

  • Conduct ongoing industry monitoring across fashion, media, competitors, emerging talent, cultural trends and relevant digital platforms

  • Provide general administrative and logistical support to the New York team as needed

IDEAL PROFILE

  • Current student or recent graduate, ideally with previous internship experience in fashion, PR, communications or a related field

  • Strong interest in and knowledge of the fashion industry, editorial media and contemporary culture

  • Familiarity with key US and international fashion publications, editors, stylists and industry figures

  • Highly motivated, proactive, organized and detail-oriented, with an excellent sense of priorities

  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, anticipate needs and manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong communication and writing skills

  • Professional, reliable and comfortable communicating with clients, editors, stylists and other industry contacts

  • Excellent attention to detail and a hands-on approach

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Knowledge of Launchmetrics and other PR monitoring and reporting platforms is a plus

  • Previous experience with sample management and trafficking is a plus

  • French language skills are a plus

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