Responsibilities

• Influencer & Talent Relations
• - Utilize independent judgement to identify relevant and like-minded beauty influencers, tastemakers, celebrity makeup artists, fashion stylists, and industry trendsetters who align with the ethos of TOM FORD BEAUTY and BALMAIN BEAUTY brands. Ensure selections are in line with the specific objectives and creative inspiration of each campaign.
• - Participates in the planning and drives the execution of all North America seeding mailers including influencer list approval for new product/year-round gifting mailers.
• - Regularly track and issue monthly reporting for Global and NOAM, using analytical skills to provide a data-driven approach to influencer marketing with EMV as a key business driver.
• Media & Industry Relations
• - Develop and execute proactive media pitches using independent judgement, and correspond with media on a reactive basis to maximize opportunities for both TOM FORD BEAUTY and BALMAIN BEAUTY.
• - Regularly track and issue monthly reporting for Global and NOAM, utilizing analytical skills to provide a data-driven approach to media relations with MIV as a key business driver. Makes recommendations based on the analytics.
• Event Planning & Execution
• - Drive ideation, planning and execution of Noth America product launch events and press dinners. These events should drive EMV while always remaining aligned in the overall Brand aesthetic and story
• - Seamlessly partner with Global TOM FORD BEAUTY and BALMAIN BEAUTY teams on Global Destination Events and Brand tentpole occasions (e.g. Fashion Week) to create brand moments across categories to drive outsize EMV and buzz

Requirements

• Position requires 3-4 years of experience in beauty public relations, influencer marketing, social media, and/or PR/influencer agency experience in addition to a college degree.
• Experience and expertise in building influencer relations for brands
• Experience and success in pitching Long Lead and Short Lead media and has existing editorial contacts in the beauty space and beyond
• Knowledge of influencer and social trend landscape, passion for pop culture and beauty
• Strong understanding of content creation, social trends, performance drivers, and how to craft an influencer brief
• Proficiency in all social platforms established and emerging, with a special focus on TikTok and Instagram
• Proficiency in influencer management and reporting tools (i.e. Launch Metrics, Lefty, Tribe Dynamics)
• Strong communication, organization and relationship management skills, ability to independently set priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to lead cross-functionally and build relationships internally and externally
• Core competencies include Effective Communications, Digital Fluency, Commercial Awareness, Collaborative Spirit

Preferred

• Qualifications
• Strong analytical skills combined with a high level of creativity and strategic vision
• Budget management required

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
• The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.