Director, Global Communications, Makeup ELC

New York City, NY (On-site)

$121K/yr – $208K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations for prestige beauty by leading US press outreach, shaping stories, and driving coverage for launches and hero franchises.

  • Own the dynamic communications plan and media strategy for launches and franchises.
  • Build and maintain relationships with US press, editors, and influencers to secure placements.
  • Lead storytelling and media outreach to identify opportunities and drive coverage impact.

Job Description

  • Execute a dynamic communications plan that drives awareness and secures high-quality coverage for new product launches and hero franchises.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong, working relationships with key US press, editors, and influencers.
  • Actively pitch brand stories, products, and experts to media, securing consistent and impactful placements.
  • Manage the PR agency relationship to ensure all efforts are aligned with brand goals and deliverables are met.
  • Monitor and analyze press coverage and industry trends to identify new opportunities and provide insights.
  • Support brand storytelling by crafting compelling narratives for press materials, pitches, and media toolkits.
  • Play a key role in associating the makeup brands with key cultural moments through strategic outreach and partnerships
  • Assist in preparing executives for media interviews and public appearances by developing talking points and briefing materials.
  • Support the execution of the annual awards strategy by preparing submissions and managing deadlines.
  • Drive awareness for the makeup brands' philanthropic programs by supporting media outreach and storytelling efforts.
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Estée Lauder Companies

3.8 Glassdoor

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of outstanding luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.To explore our current job openings, go to www.elcompanies.com

Founded in 2007
New York, New York, USA
55K employees (6,397 in marketing)
72% recommend to a friend
72% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
716.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.2%
Direct
50.3%
Referral
14.5%
Social
4%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~55.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3,910 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
6.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$5.2B
Last Raise
$2.5B
Post IPO Equity, 10 months ago

Funding History

  • May 2025
    Post IPO Equity
  • Jun 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $2.5B
  • Feb 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $650M

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