Internal Communications and Engagement Assistant — Perfumes & Beauty

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The brand is recognized for exacting standards of craftsmanship, creative leadership and a discreet, high-performance organisational culture that invests in talent across global markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of internal communications for the Perfumes & Beauty division, ensuring alignment with brand tone and corporate priorities.
• Draft and edit content for internal channels (newsletters, intranet posts, executive messages, presentations) and adapt messaging for different employee audiences.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and campaigns to strengthen culture, inclusion and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Coordinate internal events, town halls and virtual meetings, including logistics, speaker liaison and post-event communications.
• Collaborate with HR, marketing and regional teams to ensure consistent communication and timely dissemination of key information.
• Monitor and report on engagement metrics, collect feedback and propose continuous improvements to content and formats.
• Manage administrative aspects of communication projects and maintain content calendars and asset libraries.
• Respect confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s programme in Communications, Corporate Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism or a closely related field (work‑study/alternance eligible).
• Strong editorial ability with excellent attention to detail and a clear, concise writing style.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
• Interest in luxury goods, beauty and brand-driven communications; high standards of discretion and professional presentation.
• Prior internships or project experience in communications, internal comms or employee engagement is advantageous.

Skills

Experience

Work‑study candidates with prior internship experience in communications, PR or marketing are preferred; demonstrated involvement in communications projects or employee engagement initiatives is an asset.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Communications, Corporate Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline (alternance/work‑study track).

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of creativity, meticulous quality and professional discretion. The workplace rewards initiative and collaboration, offering exposure to global brand practices within a heritage-driven luxury environment.