Job Description
De Beers Group - The world's leading diamond company
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We are the world’s leading diamond company – a unique, luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.
As we embark on a journey to accelerate the transformation of our business into one that is better positioned to realise the opportunities ahead of us, we welcome and encourage diverse perspectives from those individuals who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.
We’ll provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions and – working together – you’ll help us realise our own ambition to be the pioneer of a new diamond world.
Job Description :
As the Communication & PR Assistant you will assist the Senior Global Communications Manager to provide ongoing support to De Beers, De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark working cross-functionally and collaboratively whilst also assisting the Communications & PR Manager – UK & Europe with PR, events and influencer marketing for De Beers for the UK & Europe.
GLOBAL PR
Work with the Communications & PR Executive on the execution of the PR editorial strategy, developing assets and ensuring timely delivery.
Monitor national and international media – manage media monitoring process, working with the regions in their editorial reporting, refining data from media monitoring agencies, compiling reports in conjunction with global PR network.
Assist with international media requests outside of PR network, such as De Beers Jewellers franchise partners and De Beers Forevermark Licensee partners.
Support with managing on-going ad hoc requests from regions and supporting the Communications & PR Executive with responding to international media queries that fall outside of local market remit.
Jewellery management for celebrity dressings and influencer activities
UK & EUROPE PR
Work with the Communications & PR Manager– UK & Europe on the PR editorial strategy execution, manage assets, messaging and tools for media requests.
Coordinate daily press facing/press office for all shoot requests and management, images, copy, quotes.
Jewellery management for celebrity dressings and influencer activities
Responsible for collating all press coverage.
Copywriting
Assist the Communications & PR Executive with writing PR messages for the Brands’ global campaigns and collections, as well as trade, corporate and consumer press materials (press releases, Q&As, factsheets), CEO statements and internal comms for global and regional market use
Support Communications & PR Executive with writing copy, press Q&As and quotes on behalf of the Brands’ CEOs
Help central marketing team with all copywriting needs (e.g. website, invites, consumer mail, advertorials etc.).
Events
Working with the Communications & PR Executive help to plan global and support local market trips (including associated costs), working with teams in De Beers to coordinate (DBJ High Jewellery launch, mine trips, Tower of London visits, central jewellery schedule etc.).
Support with the events activity plan for the UK & Europe and the organisation of PR events, such as local press events and influencer events in the region.
Monitor UK & Europe events activity.
Reporting/Analysis
Disseminate global monthly coverage report and coverage highlights to global PR network and the central marketing team in a timely manner.
Administration
Coordinate regular calls with the local PR teams.
Manage and share agenda and actions for global calls.
Manage and maintain the internal contact database, distribution lists.
Production of presentations and papers as and when necessary
Raising purchase orders and managing invoices.
Qualifications :
- Understands own role in relation to the team and how it contributes
- Ability to manage internal stakeholders to achieve objective
- Experience of working in PR and dealing with media (with a sensitivity to luxury category desirable)
- Strong communication skills including excellent written and spoken English, interpersonal and presentation skills and attention to detail
- Experience with dealing with agencies and suppliers
- Basic understanding of budgets/finance
- Excellent organisational skills and time management
- Willingness to travel
- A great working environment
- The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
- Fantastic pension scheme
- We have 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
- Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group.
- We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aiders
We’re the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world, with a mission to support local communities, protect our natural environment and shape a brighter future.
With headquarters in London and mines in four countries – Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa – we are truly global. Established in 1888, our expertise ranges from exploration and diamond recovery, to rough diamond sales and diamond jewellery retail.
We market our polished diamonds through two brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, while our Element Six operation is the world leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond materials for industrial and electronic applications.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfill their potential.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Internal Employee Referral
Do you know someone who would fit this role? We appreciate your referrals. If your referral is successful you may be eligible for a reward. Rewards are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only. For terms and conditions please see the De Beers Group UK referral scheme.