French speaking PR & Events Officer

Are you passionate about travel, fluent in both English and French, and ready to inspire media across the UK and Ireland? A talented French speaking Press & Events Officer is needed to join a small, collaborative team in London to work with a broad network of media professionals and partners across the UK and Ireland. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping France's presence in the international travel media landscape.\\n\\nThis is a role covering a 10-month maternity contract, from 1st August 2025 until June 2026, with a handover with the current postholder throughout August.

You would be working on a hybrid scheme 3 days per week from their office, based in Holborn, Central London, offering a pro-rata salary of £35,000 per annum and full refund of travelling costs.\\n\\nYour responsibilities will include:\\n\\nBuild and maintain strong media and influencer relationships, handling daily press enquiries and pitching story ideas.\\nPlan and manage press trips from initial outreach to logistics and post-trip follow-up.\\nDraft and distribute press releases, press packs, and support blog, newsletter, and social media content.\\nOrganise and deliver media events such as press launches, awards, and networking functions.\\nMonitor media trends, track press coverage, and report results to internal and external stakeholders.\\nSupport cross-functional projects, manage budgets, and liaise with partners and monitoring providers.What We're Looking For:\\n\\nFluent in both English and French (written and spoken) – essential\\nExcellent copywriting skills and interpersonal communication – essential\\nDemonstrated experience in PR, media relations, and event/project management – essential\\nStrong understanding of the UK & Irish media landscape\\nKnowledge of France and a genuine passion for travel\\nExceptionally organised, disciplined, and capable of multitasking under pressure\\nSelf-starter with a team mindset and willingness to learn\\nIT proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, WordPress, social media tools)\\nWillingness to travel occasionally for events and press tripsTo apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne. \\nlanguagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy