Communication Specialist

Communication Specialist & Press Officer
Communication Specialist & Press Officer
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As the Communication Specialist & Press Officer you are responsible for.
Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As the Communication Specialist & Press Officer you are responsible for.
Media Relations & PR Responsibilities
Handle local media enquiries and build strong relationships.
Pitch H&M news, fashion angles and manage reactive media communications.
Ensure alignment with global media policies.
Support crisis communication and after-hours press handling.
Adapt and create press releases as needed.
Collaborate on social media messaging with customer service.
Supporting and executing the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy in conjunction with the PR & Communications Lead and Marketing & Communications Manager
Supporting and executing local sustainability initiatives and communicating global Sustainability messaging to external and internal stakeholders
Support the PR & Communications Lead with crisis communications messaging, execution and delivery
Support the PR & Communications Lead with corporate communications messaging, leadership profiling, execution and delivery
Maintain and develop an in-depth knowledge of the local media landscape including good relations with most important media.
Internal Communications
You support Sales Market Communications activities within areas such as expansion, innovation, CSR, crisis communications, corporate communications, sustainability & employer branding.
Execute and follow up on regional and global internal communications plans.
Manage local internal communication channels, publishing both global and local content.
Create and distribute local news to employees.
Ensure quality and tone of voice in translations of global materials.
Plan and deliver internal communications activities in collaboration with local departments.
Provide internal communications guidance on Sales Market-specific topics.
Networking & Relationship Building
Act as a brand ambassador for H&M.
Build and maintain strong relationships with media, influencers, celebrities, and opinion leaders.
Identify and engage with current and emerging journalists and thought leaders.
Attend relevant events to strengthen H&M's local network.
Follow-Up & Reporting
Monitor and analyze local earned media coverage.
Track and report on KPIs and project outcomes, linking them to customer value and business impact.
Who You'll Work With
The Communications Speciailist & Press Officier is an intergral part of the PR ream and work closely with the Marketing and Comms function as well as the wider business and external stakeholders including media, influencers and KOLs.
Who You Are
We are looking for people who are...
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong in building and maintaining relationships
Excellent in written and verbal communication
We are looking for people with...
At least 3 years of experience in similar roles and/or within PR or Communications
Proven experience in media relations, public relations, internal communications, and crisis communication
A strategic mindset with strong planning and prioritization skills
Strategic experience in corporate and fashion PR
Experience in media monitoring and high-level analysis
Who We Are
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures.
Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions.
We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values.
Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company.
We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
We offer flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days a week.
Subject to business needs
You will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories
We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth.
But most of all, it's our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us.
The journey starts here.
We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency.
We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
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