Associate, Media Relations - Global Communications at Estée Lauder Companies | New York, USA | $66K/yr – $93K/yr

Estée Lauder Companies

Associate, Media Relations - Global Communications

New York, USA (On-site)

$66K/yr – $93K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive global media relations execution and storytelling for a VP-level role across beauty, fashion, and business media.

Own execution of global media strategies and day-to-day press activities in collaboration with the VP.
3+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications.
Coordinate international press and influencer visits to New York and manage media inquiries.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support the Vice President, Global Media Relations in executing global media strategies and day-to-day press activities
Monitor, analyze, and synthesize the media landscape, including coverage of ELC, competitors, and broader beauty, fashion, and business trends
Identify and proactively surface timely storytelling opportunities informed by news cycles, cultural moments, and industry shifts
Draft and develop press materials, media pitches, briefing documents, and executive communications
Contribute to enterprise and long-lead storytelling efforts, ensuring consistent and compelling narratives across global media
Collaborate with Global Brand teams to uncover and amplify cross-category stories and innovation highlights
Manage inbound media inquiries and coordinate interviews, press opportunities, and media events
Coordinate planning and execution of international press and influencer visits to New York
Drive organization of key moments, including PR Manager Meetings, Brand Conferences, and Global/Regional events
Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and readiness for media engagement

Requirements

3+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications
Demonstrated passion for media, with a strong appetite for consuming and understanding business, beauty trade, fashion, and consumer press
Strong news instincts with the ability to identify trends, angles, and timely opportunities for storytelling
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment
Ability to think strategically while executing tactically
Familiarity with media monitoring tools and PR platforms is a plus
Bachelor’s Degree required

Preferred

Familiarity with media monitoring tools and PR platforms is a plus

Benefits

health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
wellness and family support programs
life and disability insurance
retirement savings plans
paid leave programs

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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