Junior PR Executive

**Unique opportunity for a driven, enthusiastic and motivated Junior PR Executive to join an iconic and much-loved brand.**
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Do you want to be part of the evolution of a truly iconic brand?_
- _ Are you looking to move away from an agency into an in-house role?_
- _ Want to be part of driving innovative and engaging communications plans for global audiences?_

Bendon is a much-loved, iconic New Zealand company with a history dating back 75 years. After successfully Bringing Bendon Back, we are ready for the next phase of our transformation, which is an exciting growth journey. We see our rapid growth across ANZ, with a long-term view of going global.

We are on the hunt for a talented and driven individual to support the activation of our ongoing PR and Activation activity across New Zealand and Australia.

Key job responsibilities
- Supporting the team with daily administrative tasks, including acting as the first point of contact for journalists and media, managing and responding to inbound media contacts, writing and distributing press releases and statements, internal comms, managing databases, compiling reports, and coordinating updates
- Working alongside PR agencies to develop and deliver campaigns of all sizes, seasonal press events and photo shoots
- Applicants must be interested in learning about all aspects of PR, including social media and influencer relations. Applicants must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate creativity, be well-organized, have a good knowledge of the media and understand the importance of attention to detail.
- We are looking for someone who is proactive and enjoys a challenge and can work at speed.
- Previous Consumer or Fashion PR experience through an in-house or PR agency (or related field) is essential.
- Interest in traditional and digital media and are up to speed with current events, trends and entertainment.
- Creative and love coming up with new ideas and ways of doing things
- Team player and able to work with others to achieve a common goal
- Responsible and take ownership of the tasks assigned to you to complete
- Eye for detail and used to simultaneously working on several projects at any one time
- Previous PR experience, whether through education or in-house / PR agency work placements, is essential
- An active interest in PR and the media is essential, along with a willingness to learn and get involved at all levels

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Are you someone who is:_**
- Passionate and on the rise looking for that next career-defining move
- Curious and passionate
- A focused multi-tasker
- A punctuation and grammar stickler

**_ Qualifications:_**
- Bachelor or Master graduates in Journalism, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience across various traditional and digital communications
- Confidence in managing your work pipeline to deliver different projects simultaneously and at a pace
- An enthusiastic, collaborative, problem-solving attitude

At Bendon, we genuinely believe in putting customers first, which is why the customer is at the core of everything we do. We know that by empowering our team members, we create a culture where we are relentlessly pursuing our goals and we all strive to achieve our vision. We believe this ethos will help make all women feel confident and comfortable for life.

We're unique in that we design, manufacture and sell our own internationally recognised brands including **Bendon, Pleasure State, Fayreform, Lovable,** and our new brand **me.bybendon.**

**What we can offer you**:

- Being part of the Bendon family in a casual and warm environment
- Being part of a team that wants to make a difference and EMPOWER women
- Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the ability to purchase leave in advance and achieve real work/life balance
- Wellness leave and reduced working hours after a qualifying period
- Reduced office hours over the summer, to enjoy family time
- Funded professional development opportunities
- Company discount card that offers great discount prices at our stores and online
- Ability to join Bendon's corporate mobile phone plan
- Career development opportunities
- Free on-site parking

You will be vital in elevating and evolving our brand awareness and PR program while supporting our overall business direction and team.