Social Media Assistant (Intern)

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Social Media Assistant Intern. Support content creation, community management and campaign execution for the maison.

Overview

Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian haute joaillerie maison renowned for craftsmanship, poetic design and storytelling. As part of the Richemont Group, the brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with international luxury retail operations, offering employees exposure to heritage-led creativity and rigorous standards of excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the creation and adaptation of editorial content for owned social channels, ensuring a cohesive voice and visual consistency with maison guidelines.
  • Draft captions, adapt copy and propose creative concepts for short-form and long-form social storytelling.
  • Assist in day-to-day community management: monitor comments and messages, escalate enquiries, and maintain tone of voice and client confidentiality.
  • Schedule and publish content across platforms; coordinate content calendars with product, PR and store teams.
  • Contribute to campaign execution and influencer/partnership coordination under the guidance of the social media manager.
  • Compile social performance reports and basic analytics (engagement, reach, cadence) to inform content optimisation.
  • Maintain and organise digital asset libraries and production briefs; assist on small shoots or content production sessions as required.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related discipline.
  • Excellent written communication skills and a refined editorial sensibility; strong attention to grammar and nuance.
  • Keen interest in luxury goods, craftsmanship and cultural storytelling, with an understanding of the expectations of high‑end clientele.
  • High level of discretion, professionalism and the ability to represent a prestigious maison in all client‑facing communications.
  • Organised, proactive and able to work within tight timelines and cross‑functional workflows.

Skills

Content creation and copywriting for social platforms Community management and client‑facing digital communication Social content planning and editorial calendar management Basic social analytics and reporting (campaign KPIs, engagement metrics) Strong visual sensitivity and adherence to brand guidelines Collaborative working style and cross‑team coordination

Experience

Previous internships, coursework or personal projects in social media, digital communications or content creation are preferred; a portfolio or links to published social content is advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a closely related field.

Culture

Van Cleef & Arpels combines historic craftsmanship with contemporary creative direction; the workplace emphasises meticulous attention to detail, artistic collaboration and discretion. Teams operate within an international luxury framework that values heritage, storytelling and continuous professional development.