Public Relations Intern (12 month FTC)

As PR Intern at Sanderson Design Group, you will be responsible for day-to-day support of the PR function, with some marketing events support. Your purpose will be to support our PR & Communications Manager and PR Executive with elevating our brands to create consumer demand. This internship is ideal for someone looking to pursue a PR role in the world of interiors. It will provide a hands-on, varied experience amongst a welcoming team in our beautiful HQ in Chiswick.RESPONSIBILITIESWork closely with the PR & Communications Manager and Executive on new campaigns and briefsParticipate in brainstorming and planning sessionsLead on tracking coverage (appeared and forthcoming) and PR metricsMonitor coverage daily, flag key/relevant coverageMonthly reporting on all brands’ coverage – both print and digitalBe the main point of contacts for our clippings serviceWork on presentations for product launches, stakeholder meetings and new collectionsAction image, sample and product requests from press and stylistsBuild relationships with press, cultivate network of contactsAnalyse interiors trends and wider industry news to proactively develop weekly pitchesSupport on previewing new collections to key publications and journalists, compile post-event reportSupport PR Executive in liaising with international PR agenciesDistribute content such as briefing notes and press releases as requiredUpdate and maintain press databaseDaily administrative tasks / ad hoc duties to support PR & Communications Manager and ExecutiveManage department subscriptions and expensesMaintain magazine storage and archive – Support with key marketing events where possible (incl. Voysey House Collective)Deliver all projects to a high standard, in line with brand expectationsMEASURES OF SUCCESSConsistent performance across the role’s responsibilitiesTimely response to press office queriesConfidence with leading on tracking media coverage and PR MetricsBrilliantly run eventsCONNECTING WITH OTHERSEffectively collaborate across the business to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for an individual with a collaborative mindset.Internal Teams The Group Leadership TeamBrand ManagersDesign and archive teamsDigital, performance and influencer marketing teamsPartnerships and LicensingInternational DivisionsSalesExternal Teams Press and PublishersExternal AgenciesInterior DesignersConsumersInfluencersQUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in an Arts / Humanities / Marketing, or equivalent working experienceEXPERIENCE & SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel for KPI tracking and analysis (incl. PivotTables) – Organised, deadline-driven, detail-orientedProactive, reliable individualStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent writing and copyediting skillsAbility to understand and detect design trendsPassionate about interiors and aware of key publicationsExperience with Launch Metrics is a plusExperience working in an office or a marketing team is a plusBEHAVIOURS Proactive, reliable, organisedDetail-orientedStrong interpersonal and communication skillsProblem solverSelf-starter and self-motivatedMust be willing to travel and work evenings/weekends as required to support events (time can be taken back in lieu)ABOUT USSanderson Design Group is a luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures and markets wallpapers, fabrics and paints. It consists of six brands: luxury, heritage and contemporary, including Zoffany, Sanderson, Morris & Co., Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke and Scion respectively. The heritage of Sanderson Design Group began in 1860 with an exceptional archive dating back to 1600s. Strong UK manufacturing bases comprising of Anstey wallpaper factory and Standfast & Barracks, a fabric printing factory, manufacture for the Company and third parties.