Executive Director, Global Communications, Makeup ELC at Estée Lauder Companies | New York City, NY | $177K/yr – $305K/yr

Estée Lauder Companies

Executive Director, Global Communications, Makeup ELC

New York City, NY (On-site)

$177K/yr – $305K/yrDirector/Executive12+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the external narrative for a top beauty portfolio by shaping global comms, aligning launches and cultural moments with senior leadership, and scaling media reach across US and international markets.

Strategic communications ownership: lead the global narrative, executive positioning, and media opportunities to drive brand visibility around launches and awards.
Team and budget leadership: mentor the PR team, guide agency partnerships, and optimize the global budget for impact and ROI.
Crisis, philanthropy, and cultural relevance: steer crisis communications, lead philanthropic programs, and surface brand conversations aligned with cultural moments.

Job Description

Design and direct the overarching global communications strategy to support new product launches, hero products, and key brand moments
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of communications professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-touch, and winning team culture
Set the strategic direction for the makeup portfolio reputation and media efforts, securing buy-in from senior management and brand leaders
Oversee the development and management of the global communications budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and ROI
Lead the global awards strategy, identifying and pursuing opportunities to recognize brand excellence and product innovation
Act as a senior liaison with top-tier US and international media, leveraging executive-level relationships to create significant brand opportunities
Guide the team and PR agency to pitch and secure major feature stories that articulate the brands' core narratives and innovation
Oversee executive positioning, identifying and preparing brand leaders for high-profile interviews, speaking engagements, and media appearances
Ensure the makeup brands are at the forefront of cultural conversations, strategically aligning with relevant moments and trends
Lead the communications strategy and execution for all philanthropic initiatives across the makeup brands, driving awareness and engagement

Estée Lauder Companies

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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)

www.elcompanies.com

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