Media Assistant — France Market

Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 16, 2026

Chanel — Media Assistant (Alternance) in Paris. Apprenticeship supporting France media campaigns and agency coordination, start September 2026.

Overview

Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The brand is recognised for exacting standards of craftsmanship, creative leadership and a highly curated global presence; as an employer it offers roles at the intersection of heritage and contemporary marketing within an international luxury ecosystem.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the France media team in planning and executing paid media campaigns across offline and digital channels.
  • Prepare media briefs and coordinate deliverables with media agencies, creative teams and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage trafficking of assets, timelines and approvals to ensure on-time campaign activation.
  • Monitor campaign performance; produce regular reports and syntheses for local stakeholders.
  • Track media budgets and expenditures, flagging variances and ensuring compliance with financial processes.
  • Assist with weekly/monthly media calendars, scheduling and localization of global campaigns for the French market.
  • Contribute to media testing and optimisation initiatives, collating insights and recommendations.
  • Perform general administrative tasks to support the team (meeting notes, vendor follow-ups, asset archiving).

Qualifications

  • Enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Communications, Media, Advertising, Marketing or Journalism, with eligibility for alternance/apprenticeship.
  • Strong organisational ability and attention to detail; proven capacity to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French; ability to draft clear briefs and reports.
  • Proactive team player with a collaborative mindset and professional disposition when liaising with agencies and partners.
  • Analytical curiosity and basic numeracy for budget monitoring and performance reporting.

Skills

Media coordination Campaign trafficking and asset management Reporting and performance analysis Budget tracking Brief writing and stakeholder liaison Excel PowerPoint

Experience

Previous internships or 6–12 months experience in a media, agency or brand marketing environment is advantageous but not mandatory; applicants should demonstrate practical exposure to campaign workflows and an eagerness to learn within a fast-paced luxury context.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Media, Advertising, Marketing or Journalism (alternance/apprenticeship track).

Culture

Chanel combines meticulous craftsmanship with a creative, high-performance environment. Teams operate with discretion, a strong attention to detail and collaborative rigor, offering structured development opportunities for early-career talent within a globally prestigious luxury house.