Global Communications & Influencer Director (Contractor)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$65/hr – $80/hrDirector/Executive8+ years expContract

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own Glossier's global communications from strategy through execution, leading product launch campaigns, influencer and media relations, crisis management, and executive thought leadership, while partnering with Brand Marketing, Product, and E-commerce to ensure integrated, scalable narratives.

  • Drive cohesive, multi-channel launch storytelling and brand relevance with cross-functional partners
  • Build and manage influencer, media, and executive programs to amplify reach and credibility

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Glossier’s integrated communications strategy and campaigns for new product launches in alignment with CFX partners to ensure cohesive brand messaging to drive awareness, advocacy and relevance and protect brand equity.
  • Develop communications plans for all new & evergreen brand moments, ensuring holistic strategies in partnership with Global Brand Marketing and in alignment with the Senior Leadership Team to elevate and advance the overall brand narrative goals and business strategy.
  • Partner with Product Development & Brand Product Marketing to help build and accelerate Glossier's credibility as a beauty authority (i.e. Makeup Artist and Skincare Ambassador identification and management).
  • Lead organic advocacy strategy to continue to build Glossier’s word-of-mouth heritage; develop and manage relationships with key opinion leaders and industry stakeholders to amplify the company’s message and drive product trial.
  • Craft and distribute compelling press releases, media kits, and other PR materials to generate positive media coverage for new product launches and other brand initiatives/key moments.
  • Manage international communications agencies/freelancers needed to accelerate and protect brand narratives and equity in new and existing markets.
  • Lead all reputational management and crisis communications in collaboration with respective agency partners.
  • Position C-suite executives as industry thought leaders through targeted keynote opportunities, podcast appearances, and industry panel features.
  • Oversee the end-to-end global influencer strategy, aligning creator partnerships with overall brand objectives, product launches, and revenue targets. Tailor global playbooks for local nuances across key regions.
  • Oversee large-scale, multi-region campaigns across social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, emerging channels) from briefing to post-campaign analysis.

Requirements

  • 8-10+ years of experience at an established beauty company or integrated communications/talent agency (managing accounts)
  • The ideal candidate has a proven track record of effective and efficient communication and process creation.
  • The ideal candidate has worked in conjunction with cross-functional partners within an organization.
  • The ideal candidate has well-established mid- to senior-level contacts within the US beauty media landscape.
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Glossier

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Here at Glossier, beauty is about you. From our formulas to packaging, playful shades to seriously-great skincare—Glossier was built to make beauty accessible and uncomplicated. Before we launched Glossier in 2014, we started as Into The Gloss. A beauty website and community devoted to sharing real information with real people, about really amazing products. It’s where we realized that beauty shouldn’t be built in a boardroom—it should be built by you. This ethos gave birth to our philosophy: Skin First. Makeup SecondTM. We prioritize skincare because we believe that healthy skin is the best foundation.We believe in thoughtful design and cultivating conversations. It’s at the core of everything we do—the starting point of all our makeup, skincare, bodycare, and fragrance products. At Glossier, beauty is about celebrating freedom of expression, individuality , and having fun. Our Skin First. Makeup SecondTM approach ensures that every product supports your skin’s health, allowing your makeup to enhance rather than mask your natural beauty.

Founded in 2014
New York, New York, USA
575 employees (193 in marketing)
43% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$65/hr – $80/hr

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Funding

Total Funding
$266.4M
Last Raise
$80M
Series E, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2021
    Series E • $80M
  • Mar 2019
    Series D • $100M
  • Feb 2018
    Series C • $52M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$43.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.9%
Direct
52%
Referral
3.6%
Social
3.4%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~566

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Global Communications & Influencer Director (Contractor)

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