What the role is:

• Reporting to the PR & Activations Manager, the PR & Events Intern will be a beauty advocate that is social media obsessed, and has a passion and experience for everything haircare, skincare and other beauty related topics.  
• The PR & Events intern will support in the delivery of the UK & Ireland activation strategy across key calendar moments in an aim to deliver awareness, reach, earned media value (EMV) and conversation for the UK&I business. This role will directly contribute to profitable growth & the delivery of financial targets for the UK and Ireland. 
• ‘’UK and Ireland’’ is the largest and most developed markets for ghd. It is a critical territory for the sustainability of the brand at a global level. Consequently, the PR & Events Intern plays a key role in supporting and maintaining market leading press coverage and influencer content generated at events for ghd achieved and executed with excellence and leads best in class examples as a flagship market. 

 
 
Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the day-to-day management of media outreach and media database 
• Audit and save press cuttings on a daily basis using media monitoring service inclusive 
• Gather and collate internal coverage reports and contribute to a monthly internal newsletter which is shared among the wider teams 
• Support with the awards calendar and awards entry process 
• Taking ownership of PR stock for press samples and eventing, restocking when necessary and tracking product call ins from journalists 
• Oversee all press mailings and couriers 
• Support on events and product launches from conception to completion including all administration and supplier admin 
• Read and digest all types of media – newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs, etc. to stay ahead of our competitors, ensure we remain pioneers within the industry.   
• Support with raising POs and financial admin 
• Role model and champion the 5Cs framework, be Collaborative, Creative, Courageous, Connected, Committed 

 
 
Who is Best Suited:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Exposure to planning and executing events  
• An eye for detail and accuracy 
• Actively live and breathe the ghd brand 
• Passionate about beauty and hair obsessed 
• Good organisational and multi-tasking skills 
• Can demonstrate taking the initiative and ensure excellence is achieved 
• Driven with a zealous, outgoing, and positive ‘can do’ attitude 
• Be mindful of inclusivity in all areas of work 
• UK based with the ability to travel to UK/ROI without restrictions 

 
Values 
 
ghd are proudly committed to their five core Company Values and aim to attract and retain employees who live their Values. 

• Collaborative – They work together to create the extraordinary 
• Creative – They foster creativity & excellence to create value for their brands and business 
• Courageous – They are agile, entrepreneurial & they own their future 
• Connected – They stay connected and ensure they are always consumer first 
• Committed – They are responsible for their impact on other & the planet 

 Benefits 
 
This could be your chance to further your career with a globally leading brand - after your placement, you can apply to ghd’s graduate opportunities.

There are also a range of benefits that ghd offers, including the following:

• Pension: 3% Employee & 5% Employer  
• Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Staff Discount (50% off up to 10 products)