Director, Communications

Wayne, NJ (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $145K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive 360° PR and influencer strategy for Beautynova across beauty brands, building reputation and earned media while aligning with product launches and marketing priorities.

  • Own global PR and influencer roadmaps aligned to launches and campaigns.
  • Must-have: 7+ years in PR/communications with beauty brands; 3+ years in management.
  • Standout: Proven ability to build long-term partnerships with editors and influencers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communications & Brand Reputation - Define and lead a forward-thinking, 360° communications and advocacy vision that builds awareness, credibility, and cultural relevance across all brands.
  • Translate brand strategy, product innovation, and professional expertise into clear, differentiated narratives for press, influencers, and industry stakeholders.
  • Establish tone of voice and messaging frameworks by brand and platform, ensuring consistency while allowing for channel-specific nuance.
  • Own annual, seasonal, and launch-based PR and influencer roadmaps aligned to broader marketing and business priorities.
  • Proactively manage brand reputation, ensuring our brands show up with authority, clarity, and purpose across earned channels.
  • PR, Press & Earned Media Leadership - Lead all aspects of PR strategy and execution, including media relations, press releases, press kits, and events.
  • Drive consistent, high-quality editorial coverage across consumer, professional, beauty, grooming, and lifestyle media.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with editors, writers, reporters, and industry voices — positioning Beautynova brands as trusted experts, not just product brands.
  • Oversee PR strategies for product launches, campaigns, seasonal moments, and “always-on” storytelling.
  • Partner with Sales, Education, and Brand teams to surface compelling differentiation, professional insights, and innovation stories for pitches.
  • Influencer, Talent & Advocacy Strategy - Develop and lead best-in-class influencer and advocacy strategies across professional and consumer ecosystems.
  • Build a tiered influencer model spanning professional artists, educators, celebrity stylists, creators, and consumer advocates, across organic and paid relationships.
  • Ensure influencer strategies balance authentic advocacy, educational value, cultural relevance, and performance outcomes.
  • Oversee influencer campaigns end-to-end — from strategy and casting through briefing, execution, content delivery, and amplification.
  • Identify and nurture long-term talent partnerships that deepen brand credibility and cultural impact beyond one-off campaigns.
  • Cross-Functional Integration & Agency Leadership - Serve as a strategic partner to Brand Marketing, Social & Content, Education, Sales, and Performance Marketing teams to ensure PR and influencer efforts are integrated, not siloed.
  • Collaborate closely with content and social teams to ensure earned and influencer stories are amplified cohesively across owned channels.
  • Lead and manage external PR agencies, influencer platforms, and talent partners — setting clear expectations, KPIs, and success metrics.
  • Regularly evaluate agency performance, providing clear feedback and strategic direction to optimize output and ROI.
  • Measurement, Performance & Optimization - Define and own clear KPIs across PR and influencer programs, balancing awareness, engagement, share of voice, advocacy quality, and business impact.

Requirements

  • Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field with a focus on beauty or hair care brands
  • Minimum of 3+ years of management experience
  • Proven track record of running successful influencer campaigns & partnership and fostering communities
  • Highly creative with the ability to develop new ideas that resonate with audience
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence key stakeholders
  • Self-starter with a hands-on approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with agencies and managing external partners
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity of current technology, trends and best practices in communications, content development, and influencer marketing
  • Experience with Tribe Dynamics / Creator IQ, Aspire, Sprout, Launchmetrics, and Dash Hudson or similar platforms
  • Skilled in handling budgets for agency fees, influencer partnerships, and PR activities to ensure cost-effectiveness and return on investment

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • FSA/HSA
  • Life/Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Resources
  • 401(k) Employer Match Program
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Beautynova Americas

Beautynova Americas proudly represents the professional hair care brands milk_shake, DEPOT, and Medavita, operating in North America through our subsidiary, z.one concept USA, inc.We pride ourselves on agility and creativity, catering to professional salons, barbershops, stylists & barbers via our network of independent distributors across the USA, Canada, and Latin America. Additionally, we reach consumers directly through a range of DTC e-commerce platforms.Our Italy-based parent company, Beautynova, is a global leader in beauty, renowned for exceptional branding, R&D, and manufacturing capabilities. Beautynova is committed to responsible beauty, striving to improve lives with high-performing hair products crafted with care, respect, passion, and creativity.MEET OUR BRANDS: milk_shake: A full range of professional hair products that includes color, care, and styling. Through an array of delightful scents and textures, milk_shake marries the best in hair and self-care for a uniquely indulgent experience. DEPOT: Offering complete care for the discerning man, this robust portfolio of products includes hair, skin, and fragrances. DEPOT elevates male grooming through luxurious scents and superior ingredients. Medavita: scientifically-backed and clinically proven, Medavita offers hair treatments that blend the best in botanicals with cutting edge pharmaceuticals.

Founded in 2007
Wayne, New Jersey, USA
42 employees (12 in marketing)

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$125K/yr – $145K/yr

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Director, Communications

Beautynova Americas · Wayne, NJ · Hybrid