Senior Professional, Media Relations

Responsibilities

• Drive culture-led earned media storytelling that connects Converse to fashion, youth culture, creativity, music, and sport.
• Own and grow relationships across London-based fashion, culture, lifestyle, and youth media, including emerging platforms like streamers, podcasters, and Substack writers.
• Develop and execute press strategies for product launches, collaborations, and key cultural moments.
• Shape narratives across stylist, influencer, and tastemaker ecosystems in partnership with Brand and Marketing teams.
• Manage reactive communications and commentary within fast-moving news cycles.
• Partner with agency teams to generate culturally credible and impactful coverage.
• Draft press materials including releases, statements, media alerts, and Q&A documents.
• Monitor media coverage and cultural trends to inform ongoing communication strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in communications, PR, or media relations, ideally within fashion, lifestyle, culture, or creative industries.
• A strong London-based media network with demonstrated relationships across established and emerging outlets.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with strong editorial judgment.
• Deep understanding of the fashion ecosystem, including stylists, influencers, and cultural tastemakers.
• Strong news sense and confidence operating in fast-moving media environments.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at pace while maintaining high attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a fashion, sneaker, or culture-driven brand.
• Strong understanding of sport as culture (e.g., basketball, skate) rather than performance sport.
• Experience partnering with global teams while operating confidently at a local market level.
• Comfort working with high-profile talent, creatives, and collaborators.

About the Company

Converse is a worldwide advocate for self-expression. We are a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport, bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete in the world. We celebrate the unique and creative people of the world, fostering a culture where everyone has the freedom to create and grow professionally.