Influencer and PR Assistant at River Island.

River Island, the family-owned UK high street fashion brand, is hiring an entry-level Influencer and PR Assistant in its Brand Marketing department, working across both influencer and PR in a small team.

Influencer duties: supporting the team with daily orders and ad hoc requests; identifying and outreaching to influencers for gifted opportunities against weekly targets; supporting campaigns and product pushes through influencer relationships; helping with creative assets such as influencer lookbooks and briefs; spotting trends and emerging talent.

PR duties: managing incoming PR requests with the PR Manager; helping manage the external PR agency; weekly coverage tracking; overseeing loaned press samples and returns; spotting press opportunities and building relationships with journalists and stylists.

Suited to someone wanting to get into PR and influencer marketing; should be confident at events and networking online and offline.

Occasional work outside typical hours and travel.

Benefits include 50% staff discount, onsite gym, subsidised restaurant and café, 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays (with option to buy more), private pension, enhanced family leave, Retail Trust support and on-the-job training.