A career in Maison Valentino is your chance to grow in a reality where business and creativity meet and thrive in an inclusive, and open-minded community. 

Maison Valentino believes in a colleague-centric approach, where our contribution and behaviors as individuals are the secret of our success as a community. Each Valentino colleague is crucial to guarantee that every need in Valentino is met with mastery, creativity, uniqueness, and care.

Valentino SpA is looking for an Intern who will be included in the Fashion Press Office Department, based in Milan. The candidate will support the Fashion Press Office team in daily activities.

The main learning objectives are:

• Acquire skills on the processes and developments of a press communication strategy relating to specific projects;
• Acquire skills on the preparation of press releases;
• Acquire skills on the control and evaluation of the press coverage obtained for specific projects;
• Acquire skills on the management of an event or a fashion show from the communication side.

Key activities:

• Press Review and press coverage monitoring
  • Managing the daily international press review;
  • Monitoring press coverage, checking the published content and info, sharing press clippings (print and digital outlets + social channels) in a timely manner;
  • Being able to evaluate and suggest press opportunities.
• Trade partners communications
  • To overview press contents across trade partners, working on special projects, product launches and communication activities in line with the brand tone of voice and contents narrative.
• Contents development & Fashion press office support
  • Working closely with the Fashion Press Office team to create and develop contents such as press releases, texts, translations, and collecting assets such as still life images etc.;
  • Supporting the planning and execution for press activations, to propose alternative and non-conventional approaches presenting the product;
  • Supporting the preparation of report and presentation in PPT (i.e. international coverage related to particular projects) or in excel (i.e. detailed lists).
• Back office
  • Database management of press lists, contacts, mailings (Launchmetrics tool);
  • Supporting on day-to-day PR office administration and logistics activities;
  • Organizing and preparing deliveries and shipments such as press gifts, thank you cards, events invitations etc.

Requirements:

• Degree or Master in Communication and Marketing;
• Skills in drafting texts and press releases;
• Academic background in  Languages and Literatures;
• Master in fashion area is considered a plus;
• Fluency in English language;
• Strong familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint);
• Knowledge of Italian and International press is considered a plus;
• Knowledge of Launchmetrics is considered a plus;
• Curiosity and strong passion for fashion and luxury industry;
• Interest in the world of art and philosophy.

The Valentino ecosystem is home to a wide and extraordinary pool of talents, each colleague contributing with their unique attributes, nurturing a culture of inclusivity and equality. Inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.