Social Media Project Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Chanel — Paris: Social Media Project Assistant (Apprenticeship) starting Sep 2026. Support social campaigns, content planning and reporting.
Overview
Chanel is an independent, privately held French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, the brand emphasises craftsmanship, artistic direction and discretion, offering roles at the intersection of creativity and rigorous operational standards across global markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the social media project manager in planning and executing seasonal campaigns and product launches across Chanel's fashion channels.
- Maintain and update the editorial and publishing calendar, ensuring alignment with global marketing timelines and product availability.
- Coordinate content production: prepare creative briefs, liaise with internal teams, external agencies, photographers and talent, and track asset delivery.
- Assist with community monitoring and day-to-day social operations, escalating issues and summarising audience feedback for stakeholders.
- Collect, analyse and present campaign performance metrics and weekly reporting to inform optimisation and post-campaign learnings.
- Ensure all social content complies with brand guidelines and legal/rights requirements; manage asset libraries and version control.
- Perform administrative tasks related to campaign budgeting, scheduling, meeting coordination and documentation.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or Fashion, eligible for an alternance/apprenticeship contract in France.
- Demonstrable interest in luxury fashion and digital culture with a keen eye for creative detail.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; professionalism in stakeholder interaction and briefing.
- Proactive mindset, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn in a high‑standards, fast‑paced environment.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or project experience in social media, digital marketing or communications is preferred; 6–12 months of relevant experience advantageous but not mandatory for alternance candidates.
Education
Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate programme (Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Fashion) and eligible for an alternance/apprenticeship contract in France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of creative excellence and meticulous craftsmanship, valuing discretion and long-term artistic vision. Teams operate in a collaborative, high-performance environment where attention to detail and respect for heritage coexist with digital innovation.