Communication and Partnership Associate

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Communication and Partnership Associate

Position Purpose:

The Communication & Partnerships Associate supports the end to end execution of communication and partnership activities for the Ploom ecosystem.
The role ensures high quality deployment of assets, operational excellence with agencies and partners, and consistent tracking of communication performance across channels.
It contributes to delivering effective, compliant, and brand consistent communication while supporting the Communication & Partnership Manager in day to day operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Communication Strategy & Asset Development Support: Assist in the development and adaptation of communication assets across digital, print, POSM, OOH, social, events, and retail. Coordinate with agencies on timelines, deliverables, formats, and feedback cycles. Ensure local materials comply with global guidelines and regulatory requirements.

• Creative Governance & Production Operations: Support the preparation of creative briefs and consolidation of inputs for production. Track asset versioning, maintain file organization, and manage internal distribution. Ensure stakeholders receive the correct materials in required formats and deadlines.

• OOH Execution Support: Assist in OOH planning and deployment (site mapping, layout preparation, material delivery). Monitor installations, timelines, and compliance checks. Collect performance data from media partners (reach, impressions, cost efficiency).

• Partnership Activation Support: Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and approvals for partnership activities. Support logistics for events, co branded content, and activation materials. Gather post activation metrics and support ROI assessments.

• Ecosystem Deployment & Cross Functional Alignment: Support Retail, Trade, Digital, Legal, and Events teams with communication tools and guidelines. Ensure smooth distribution of communication assets across all touchpoints. Maintain documentation of approvals, adaptations, and deployment reports.

• Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Update communication dashboards and track KPIs (awareness, impressions, engagement, OOH results, partnership ROI).
Support post campaign reporting and insight collection. Proactively identify execution improvements and operational efficiencies.

OUR WAY BEHAVIORS

•    Start with Us: collaborate effectively with agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless deployment.
•    Make It Count: ensure accuracy, compliance, and measurable impact across all communication outputs.
•    Welcome Challenge: bring fresh creative perspectives, challenge assumptions constructively.
•    Shape Tomorrow Today: stay curious about communication and cultural trends to support future facing initiatives.

We offer...

•    an equal opportunity environment
•    a variety of challenging projects to develop skills
•    the freedom to express yourself
•    hard work but in a flexible and fun working environment
•    modern working space in the center of Milan & smart working opportunities

Recruitment process:

 
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.
Should you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the recruiter - David Veira Rodriguez (david.veirarodriguez@jti.com)

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.