The Team:
The Communications department is responsible for strategic deployment of Press & Influencer Relations, Special Events and Advertising across all media channels to support the growth of awareness for Hermès in the US. Our mission is to share the rich story of Hermès, highlighting the value of creativity, commitment to quality and signature craftmanship model. Our strategy is based on the activation of 360 media campaigns employing Paid, Owned and Earned media.
The Internship Program:
For more than 185 years, Hermès has encouraged a culture of discovery for our clients and our people. We invite you to contribute to this legacy while exploring your own professional future. Discover new opportunities and expand your passions with the Hermès US internship program, Generation H !
As part of Generation H , you will have the opportunity to join Hermès and gain real-world, professional experience as a complement to your academic studies. In addition to the work you will provide within your specific team, you will also attend a learning-focused guest-speaker series that will provide you with exposure to various teams throughout the company; partner with a mentor who will provide feedback and coaching to support your professional skills development; network with stakeholders; and collaborate on a capstone Generation H project.
The duration of the Generation H program is five months. Please note in order to qualify for the program, you must be able to work during this five month period. This internship is scheduled for
January 13 th , 2025 - June 28 th , 2025 and may be Full-Time or Part-Time to accommodate your academic schedule.
All internships are in-person (non-remote) and based in the Hermès US corporate headquarters located in New York City. Interns are paid an hourly rate of US $20.00. A Full-Time Internship will be scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, and Part-Time will be scheduled for more than 15 hours but less than 35 hours per week.
About the Role:
- Collaborate with the press team on daily press activity to secure placements across all brand relevant titles
- Partner with Press Closet Coordinator for the organization of the PR closet and showroom
- Assist with tracking all press samples on loan for PR opportunities
- Communicate regularly with the communications teams around the world, including the HQ team in Paris, to ensure samples are arriving timely and correctly
- Assist in coordinating samples with international shoots taking place in NY
- Work with Press Closet Coordinator on logistics paperwork, shipments, and arranging messengers
- Check in all sample returns from photo shoots and celebrity fittings
- Assist with inventorying all samples seasonally and track new inventory as samples arrive from seasonal buys
- Assist with tracking press placements and creating recaps to HQ
- Assist with celebrity dressing pulls, as well as special projects and initiatives
About You:
- Enrolled in an Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's Degree program
- Proactive, self-starter who can take initiative and work independently to deliver results
- Strong communication skills
A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 20,000 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world.
