Director, Global Communications, MAC

Responsibilities

• 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 M·A·C 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 M·A·C’s philanthropic programs (VIVA GLAM) by supporting media outreach and storytelling efforts.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related public relations/communications experience.
• Strong, established network of contacts in the US beauty and lifestyle media.
• Proven track record of securing top-tier media coverage and executing successful PR campaigns.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A team player with an entrepreneurial approach and a proactive mindset.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional language is a plus.
• Experience in managing PR agencies and budgets.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.