Senior Account Executive, Beauty PR

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Build and own beauty PR programs by shaping client relationships, guiding junior staff, and landing strategic placements through a broad media network and high-impact launches.

  • Client leadership and relationship management across day-to-day communications and calls.
  • Media relations and press strategy to secure placements across print, digital, broadcast, and product moments.
  • Team mentorship and cross-account delivery to sustain momentum and memorable events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, acting as a primary point of contact for day-to-day communications and leading all client calls.
  • Maintain PR trackers with the latest project updates, award submissions, and more – while guiding junior team members to proactively capture and log press coverage.
  • Leverage your media relationships across print, digital, and broadcast to land meaningful placements.
  • Prioritize connecting with press through weekly in-person meetings.
  • Craft press releases, pitches, strategic plans and talking points that get noticed, opened, and shared.
  • Manage, mentor and supervise junior team members, helping them grow while keeping the team engaged and energized.
  • Keep multiple accounts running smoothly, prioritize like a pro, and keep the team on point.
  • Be part of planning and executing memorable product launches, influencer events, and IRL or virtual moments that stick.
  • Stay on top of pop culture, what’s next, and where our clients should show up.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in beauty PR, either agency or in-house, is required for this role
  • Proven leadership skills, setting a positive tone, motivating the team, and providing clear direction to ensure success.
  • An established media network, with the ability to leverage contacts across multiple platforms for maximum impact.
  • Proficiency with industry tools like MuckRack, Cision, and other platforms
  • Strong project management abilities, balancing multiple clients and priorities without compromising quality.
  • Experience managing or overseeing high-profile events, product launches, and influencer partnerships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to pitch and present ideas clearly to clients and media.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in PR, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Preferred

  • Proactive communicator
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team-first mindset
  • Calm under pressure
  • Strategically minded
  • Resourceful
  • A creative problem-solver

Benefits

  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • Hybrid work model
  • Competitive salary, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and additional benefits
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Melander Marketing & Communications

A full-service boutique marketing & PR agency, Melander Marketing & Communications specializes in developing and establishing beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands.

Founded in 2018
New York, New York, USA
3 employees (1 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (33% of company)