Want to join a fast-moving company, work among convivial teams, and take part in the global growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry? We are looking for an Events PR & Media Senior Brand Manager for a fixed-term, ideally starting mid-September for a 9-month assignment. You will be based at The Island, our office in central Paris.
Your key missions:
- You will drive the creation and global rollout of innovative PR campaigns and associated events, helping strengthen brand visibility, reputation and consistency across key markets.
- You will raise awareness of iconic brands across our whisky, cognac and rum portfolio, such as Royal Salute, Midleton Very Rare, Aberlour, Martell and Havana Club, through impactful external communication plans.
- You will work closely with brand teams, affiliates, PR and event agencies to develop creative concepts, press materials, storytelling content, digital assets and memorable brand experiences.
- You will lead end-to-end brand events, from strategic concept to flawless execution, ensuring each activation drives visibility, engagement and brand equity.
- You will create global PR guidelines, toolkits and best practices, then support their rollout across markets to ensure a clear and consistent brand message.
- You will monitor campaign performance through defined KPIs, share learnings and identify opportunities to improve future activations.
- You will support PR and events budget coordination, tracking expenses and contributing to accurate reporting.
- You may coordinate one intern, supporting their day-to-day contribution to projects and ensuring smooth collaboration within the team.
If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply!
- You have around 8 years of professional experience in PR, communications and/or events, ideally gained in an international environment.
- You have a strong PR and events background, with proven experience managing international campaigns and small-to-large scale events from strategy to execution.
- You have excellent project leadership skills and know how to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including marketing teams, agencies and affiliates.
- You are autonomous, organized and results-driven, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage several priorities at the same time.
- You are comfortable making decisions, adapting to changing priorities and moving projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
- You are fluent in English and able to collaborate with international teams; French is a plus.
- You graduated from a business school, communication school or university, and you bring both strategic thinking and a hands-on mindset.
Wait, there’s more…
We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, the possibility to work remotely up to 2 days a week, a very complete mutual insurance, an attractive compensation including profit-sharing, the possibility to train daily, employee events…
Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-09-15Target End Date:
2027-07-01Skills Required
- Approximately 8 years professional experience in PR, communications and/or events
- Proven experience managing international campaigns and small-to-large scale events from strategy to execution
- Excellent project leadership skills and ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders (marketing teams, agencies, affiliates)
- Autonomous, highly organized, results-driven with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Fluency in English
- Graduation from a business school, communication school, or university
- Experience in an international environment
- French language skills
- Experience supervising or coordinating junior staff/interns
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
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What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
