Head of Corporate Communication F/H

Le poste

Born from the will of LVMH Group, world leader in luxury, to establish itself in the eyewear sector, Thélios designs, produces and distributes sunglasses and optical frames for some of its most prestigious Maisons: Dior, Fendi, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Kenzo, Berluti, Bulgari, Tag Heuer and Fred. In addition, Thélios owns two proprietary brands, Barton Perreira and Vuarnet.

 

HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATION F/H

 

POSITION

As Head of Corporate Communication, reporting to the Chief Brand & Marketing Officer, you ensure to lead and execute strategic communication initiatives that enhance our corporate image.

 

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Corporate Media Relations

• Define and implement a strategy for corporate communications
• Establish and maintain a network of key journalists in B2B and B2C titles
• Develop corporate storytelling on company strategy and Savoir-Faire
• Manage media requests and inquiries
• Conduct proactive media outreach (earned and paid)
• Draft press materials and management briefings
• Plan and organize press events
• Drive local communication agency in Italy
• Perform media monitoring and press reviews

Crisis Communication

• Monitor and mitigate emerging sensitive topics
• Be the driving force in establishing a communication strategy
• Draft internal and external statements

Public Relations

• Strengthening positive relationships with LVMH, Maisons, and other external stakeholders
• Collaborate with the LVMH press department
• Align with Maison communication directions on joint communications

Corporate Events

• Organize corporate events such as conferences, internal meetings, and the Venice Film Festival.
• Oversee the image aspects of commercial and internal events

Internal Communication

• Support and/or collaborate with Human Resources on employer branding, internal initiatives, or announcements
• Support the development of communication across various functions within the organization. Provide clear guidelines and strategic directions to ensure cohesive and effective communication practices throughout the company
• Animate SharePoint through content creation
• Organize and animate internal town halls with top management

Website & Social Media

• Manage the Corporate Website and LinkedIn, including monitoring and content development

Communication Tools

• Provide and update company presentations, templates, imagery, and videos
• Validate every use of the company logo on various supports (e.g., goodies, external references)

Sustainability Communication

• Validate claims and build up Thélios’ reputation on sustainability topics

Votre profil

PROFIL

• Master’s degree in communication, journalism, political sciences, or business.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of communication (agency, in-house or public sector)
• Proficiency in English is compulsory; Italian and French are strongly preferred
• Strong writing skills and editorial affinity
• Strong transversal leadership skills, people management, and autonomy
• Sensibility for the luxury and/or fashion industry

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The position is based in Paris