Communications Manager – Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle

Communications Manager – Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle

London Office

About Us

Negri Firman PR and Communication is an international communications agency with offices in Milan, London, New York and Los Angeles. Founded in 2008, we develop tailored communications strategies for clients across fashion, beauty, design, lifestyle, travel and hospitality, spanning public relations, digital communications, social media, influencer relations and events.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious, highly organised and digitally savvy Communications Manager to join our London office, managing a portfolio of clients across fashion, beauty and lifestyle through PR and press activities.

This is a broad and hands-on role within a small, entrepreneurial team. Alongside day-to-day account management and media relations, the successful candidate will work closely with the UK Managing Director across client strategy, new business, events, influencer and talent activity and the smooth running of the London office.

The role offers significant scope to grow, take ownership and gain exposure for the right results-driven individual.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Communications

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and the delivery of communications strategies across assigned accounts.
• Develop strong story angles and secure high-quality coverage across print, digital, broadcast and relevant social platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors and industry contacts.
• Produce high-quality press releases, pitches, briefing documents, reports and other client materials.
• Manage account timelines, budgets, reporting and day-to-day administration, ensuring activity is delivered accurately and on time.
• Identify new editorial, promotional, partnership and brand collaboration opportunities for clients.
• Contribute to creative and strategic new business proposals alongside the UK Managing Director and wider team.

Influencer, Talent & Events

• Develop and manage influencer and talent activity, including gifting, seeding, dressing and paid partnerships.
• Identify relevant influencers, creators, celebrities and ambassadors aligned with client objectives and audiences.
• Manage relationships with talent, creators, agents and management teams, including briefing, negotiation and delivery.
• Support the planning and delivery of launches, events, activations and press trips, including guest lists, invitations and media, influencer and talent attendance.
• Attend and support client events, press trips and industry appointments in the UK and internationally as required.

London Office & Team

• Work closely with the UK Managing Director to support the effective day-to-day running of the London office and deputise when required.
• Maintain essential client and office systems, including media lists, databases, trackers, calendars and working documents.
• Take ownership of the day-to-day administrative requirements of the London office and client accounts, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently within a small, collaborative team.
• Contribute positively to the culture, growth and development of the London office.
• Work collaboratively with Negri Firman’s international offices on cross-market clients, projects and opportunities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident enough to take ownership but equally comfortable being hands-on with the day-to-day requirements of a small office.

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience within a communications agency or in-house environment, ideally across fashion, beauty, lifestyle or related luxury sectors.
• Educated to degree level, ideally in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Strong relationships across UK media, influencers and relevant industry contacts.
• A strong understanding of the fashion, beauty and lifestyle media landscape, with an interest in developing knowledge across other client sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-management skills and the confidence to represent the agency independently when required.
• Experience across media relations, influencer activity, events and communications campaigns.
• A good understanding of communications strategy, reporting, measurement and key performance indicators.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines and priorities.
• A proactive, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, with a willingness to contribute across all aspects of a small and growing office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English; Italian or another additional language would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• A full-time role within an international communications agency.
• A friendly, collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• A broad role with greater responsibility and exposure.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, take ownership and develop management experience.
• Exposure to international clients and projects across multiple sectors.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunities for international travel.

Compensation

from £ 40,000 > £ 50,000 per year, to be discussed during the interview based on the candidate’s experience.

Negri Firman PR & Communications is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, caregiver status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, New York State, or New York City law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact us at jobs@negrifirman.com.

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