PR Assistant

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients’ brands globally.

We’re powered by a global team of over 10,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it’s this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.

We’re always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey. So, if you’re ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.

PR Assistant – Dermstore, Lookfantastic & Skinstore

About us:

The Hut Group (THG) is one of the world's largest and fastest growing online retailers. We have over a decade of experience building and growing brands in the Beauty and Wellness sectors in over 160 markets worldwide. Our in-house teams create brilliant digital brand experiences built on our bespoke proprietary technology platform, that is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world today. With a world-class business, a proprietary technology platform, and disruptive business model, our ambition is to be the global digital leader.

Our culture is fast-paced and ambitious - we like to move twice as fast, as others believe to be possible. This belief is a fundamental part of the DNA that has supported our incredible growth. Our people are our strength, and we have over 5,000 diverse, smart thinkers across the globe, who are encouraged to think creatively and empowered to turn their ideas into actions.

To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals, that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the Group forward on its truly exciting journey.

About the Division:

Lookfantastic is Europe’s No1 Online Destination for Premium Beauty. Our mission is to empower people globally to look and feel fantastic every day. To enable us to do this we have offices across the UK, Europe, America and Australia filled with passionate beauty fanatics who are committed to delivering rapid growth in this exciting industry. We work with over 800 of the world’s greatest beauty brands such as MAC, Kerastase, GHD, Tom Ford and YSL to bring our customers the widest offering of beauty products from around the globe. Passion, innovation and commitment are key characteristics in this ever-expanding team as we strive to become the World’s No1 Online.

Responsibilities:

• Report to PR Associate and senior management
• Monitoring the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites and blogs, for opportunities for our brands
• Working as part of an account team to develop and execute PR campaigns
• Build and maintain media and influencer contact lists
• Build and manage vendor relationships
• Maintain organization and upkeep of product closet
• Researching, writing and assisting with the distribution of pitches and press releases to target media
• Track, obtain, clip and record placements for monthly updates
• Maintain general reporting across all brands
• Coordinate product send outs to media, influencers and brand partners/vendors
• Maintain photography/product inventory tracker
• Maintain and update monthly pitch calendar across all THG Core Beauty brands
• Research, compile and source materials for mailers and events
• Draft meeting agendas/recaps
• Schedule/organize team calendars
• Proactively seek opportunities for the brands, keeping up to date with trends and behaviors
  
  

KPI’s/Business Justifications

• Maintenance and development of key media and influencer relationships on behalf of THG brands will secure organic editorial coverage
• Securing meaningful/impactful coverage across all brands that lead to generating awareness and boosting household name for Dermstore, Lookfantastic and SkinStore
• Tracking and reporting on success placements across the board
• Sending weekly and monthly progress reports to the Senior PR Manager to track successes, hitting team benchmarks and metrics
  
  

Job requirements:

• 0-2 years’ experience in a consumer-focused PR role (agency or in-house), beauty experience preferred but not required
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to be creative and an independent thinker
• A good understanding of consumer needs
• Ability to understand the competitor landscape
• Strong understanding of traditional and digital PR
• An ability to demonstrate a passion of and knowledge around the beauty industry
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines and respond well to last minute opportunities
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Company bonus scheme
• Medical, dental, vision and commuter benefits
• 401K with company matched
• Employee discounts
  
  

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.