Public Relations Account Assistant

Karla Otto is a globally recognized public relations and communications agency, founded in 1982, with offices in 15 key cities across the UK, EMEA, US, and Asia. With a strong presence in fashion capitals such as Milan, London, Paris, and New York, the agency has built a reputation for representing some of the most prestigious names in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. In 2017, Karla Otto merged with K2 to form THE INDEPENDENTS—a global marketing, design, and communications group. This collective brings together industry leaders who share a commitment to innovation, excellence, and thoughtful collaboration across the luxury and lifestyle sectors.At Karla Otto, our team of expert strategists, designers, planners and publicists are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and establishing long-term partnerships with our clients. We are passionate about the world of fashion, beauty, and luxury, with everyone bringing their unique expertise and insights to the table. We are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving industry landscape. To help support our future growth as an agency, we are looking for an Account Assistant to join our team based in our Seoul office.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Account Assistant role is the first step towards a successful career in PR and Communications. Whilst this is an entry level position, this role has a number of vital responsibilities relating to the movement of samples internally and externally (Sample Trafficking) that allow the wider team to deliver an exceptional client experience and results.Key areas of responsibility are;Sample Trafficking:Actively involved in pitching samples to press, developing and writing pitches with creative flairSupport the signing-in process of samples at the beginning of the seasonMonitor and control the movement of all client samples in and around the buildingResponsible for the send out and returns process of samples to key contacts (editors, influencers, stylists etc.) and escalates any challenges to the send out process to senior team membersLoss prevention – maintains an organised approach to signing samples out of the building and identifies any concerns that creates risk to Karla Otto’s reputation or Karla Otto’s ability to provide exceptional client experienceClient services:Maintain regular communication with the client specifically relating to samplesPrepare agendas, meeting minutes and media updates for client callsCollaborate with the account team to identify opportunities to increase product/brand visibility.Coverage & reporting:Compile and review editorial clippings to clientsMonitoring and sharing coverage across print, online and social media with clientsCompile client reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis that highlight success or opportunities against the agreed key performance indicators for individual clientsEvents:Build and cultivate relationships with members of press by supporting with showroom appointments, events and press meetingsProvide essential support at events, with projects and shows including evenings/weekend support as requiredBusiness requirements:Keeps up to date with developments in the media and social sphere and identifies opportunities to suggest suitable influencers for KO clientsUpdating and maintaining contact database and industry movesKey Attributes Experience as public relations and/or communications, marketing internInterest in culture, arts, fashion and lifestyleStrong communication skills (both written and oral), research, and organisation skillsAbility to work under pressure, to meet deadlines and prioritise in a fast paced environmentConfidence to make suggestions, bring ideas to the wider team that focuses on client experience and work as part of a teamYou have experience in monitoring and tracking global media coverage and utilising tools to measure impact and report back to the business,Positive attitude to challenging situations and a willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to complete a project accurately and on timeHighly motivated and enthusiasticStrong work ethicFluent in Korean and proficient in EnglishMust be efficient in Outlook, Excel, and PowerPointAt Karla Otto, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Karla Otto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!