Press and VIP Assistant

About the role

The Jessica McCormack Brand is seeking a Press and VIP Assistant to support media and celebrity relations across the UK and internationally. You will work closely with the Press Officer to ensure smooth coordination of editorial and VIP loans, events, and coverage tracking.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day press office tasks, including editorial and VIP loan coordination, stock movement, and loan form compilation.
• Maintain and update loans and EMV trackers, and compile editorial coverage reports for leadership.
• Service press image and credit requests, and manage an ‘Upcoming Editorial’ tracker.
• Collaborate with the Press Officer on editorial calendars, focusing on luxury specials, jewellery specials, and seasonal gift guides.
• Identify coverage opportunities, develop pitches for new and core collections, and build relationships with fashion and jewellery journalists.
• Assist in planning and executing press events, handling vendor logistics, guest‑list compilation, invitations, and RSVPs.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year PR experience in a jewellery or fashion luxury environment (agency or in‑house).
• Strong understanding of publication timelines, special issues, and media cycles.
• Passion for media trends and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a renowned luxury jewellery brand.
• Exposure to high‑profile media and celebrity collaborations.