Junior Assistant Communications Manager - Living Proof

JUNIOR ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER – LIVING PROOF

Reports to: Communications Manager

Location: London/Southwark Office (Hybrid)

Role type: Permanent

 

ABOUT LIVING PROOF

At Living Proof, we're rooted in innovation. We solve the toughest beauty challenges with science and patented technology. Our founders are hairstylists who were fed up with the limitations of conventional products, and scientists from outside the beauty industry who were not confined by preconceived notions of what can and can’t be done. We are the science.​ You are the Living Proof.

 THE ROLE

We are looking for a Junior Assistant Communications Manager who is passionate about the beauty and haircare industry to join our team at Living Proof.

You’ll work closely with the Communications Manager to support with the execution of the press and organic influencer strategy to increase awareness in the industry, drive strong PR rankings and grow creator engagement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

MEDIA/CONTENT CREATOR RELATIONS

• Support the Communications Manager to achieve business objectives and KPIs, driving yearly growth and qualitative content
• Cultivate and maintain strong creator and junior press relationships to achieve excellent coverage conversion
• Support the Communications Manager with ideas for creative pitching to generate press coverage
• Lead on creator seeding with a strategic approach to outreach, onboarding, and retention
• Proactively identify opportunities to target new creators and generate social media coverage in new and unique ways
• Lead and oversee large-scale creator and press sendouts for all NPD and always on calendar of mailer activity. Responsible for management of third-party warehouse, list generation and outreach, creative and copy design
• Support the Communications Manager with event execution, logistics and post-event reporting
• Host monthly salon days for content creators and demonstrate strong ROI from every appointment

PRESS OFFICE MANAGEMENT

• Take ownership of detailed reports and analysis, daily tracking and coverage monitoring, creation of monthly reports, and in-depth analysis of creator engagement
• Provide the brand team with competitive insights and analysis on influencer engagement
• Press and creator database management
• Careful budget management and tracking, to include raising PO’s and updating monthly trackers and finance documents
• Press office stock management
• Manage sample requests and timely sendouts
• Liaise closely with suppliers, third-party vendors and internal stakeholders (e.g. marketing, design, finance, Global teams)
• Support with adhoc administrative duties

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in beauty and the ability to demonstrate junior press and content creator relationships
• A love of social media, constantly seeking out the latest trends and growing platforms
• A strong knowledge of content creators across Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube. A keen interest in beauty and haircare preferred
• A passion for pitching, growing relationships and driving coverage conversion
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work to short deadlines and quickly prioritise business needs
• A high level of creative energy and out-of-the-box thinking with a proactive approach to achieving individual and business goals
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Competency in Tribe, Cision, Canva, Asana, Traackr, MMI preferred
• Budget management skills preferred
• Future-Fit Skills: Creativity, Consumer Experience, Problem Solving
• Winning Behaviours: Care Deeply, Focus on What Counts, Stay Three Steps Ahead and Deliver with Excellence

BENEFITS

• Flexible working culture to fit around your lifestyle.
• Generous staff discount across our brands!
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Summer Fridays – Early finish!
• Competitive salary & discretionary annual bonus.
• Vitality Private Healthcare Insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Unilever Prestige Hub Brands/Tatcha/Murad//Living Proof/K18 is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do. In particular, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Unilever Prestige Hub Brands/Tatcha/Murad//Living Proof/K18.

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As an equal opportunities’ employer, Unilever Prestige Hub Brands/Tatcha/Murad//Living Proof/K18 is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

 

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do. In particular, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Unilever Prestige Hub Brands/Tatcha/Murad//Living Proof/K18.