Press Executive

About the role

The Press Executive will support the Press and Media Manager in executing Hermès' press strategy across the Middle East region. This role involves coordinating press activities, monitoring media coverage, and ensuring smooth execution of press trips and events.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Press and Media Manager in delivering the annual department strategy.
• Monitor print, online and social media, update the press database and identify key opinion leaders.
• Identify and build relationships with relevant press contacts and key opinion leaders for targeted product categories.
• Organise end‑to‑end press trips within budget, including agenda, travel details and post‑trip reporting.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and ensure timely publication according to plan.
• Prepare and distribute press materials, develop press releases and arrange official photo shoots.
• Assist in planning local and global press events, manage invitations and guest lists, and produce coverage reports.
• Manage press‑related budgets for events and trips.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience as a Press Executive or Press Intern, ideally within a globally recognized brand.
• Strong digital and social media awareness combined with a passion for print media.
• Highly organized, able to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Proven internal and external stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills