Senior Manager of North America PR & Events

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the North America PR program and lead cross-functional streams including media relations, events, and founder visibility to drive Medik8’s growth, while managing agency partners, budgets, and performance metrics.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Public & Media Relations
Drive and implement the North America PR strategy to align with Medik8’s strategic objectives and marketing calendar.
Cultivate strong relationships with key editors, opinion leaders and tastemakers to secure -placements across digital, broadcast and print media placements.
Build and Elevate Medik8 Founder Awareness In the North America market as key thought leader through press pitching, broadcast personal appearances, etc.
Lead all media-facing eventing including editor desksides and press focused trips along with personalized gifting programs.
Monitor and report on industry trends, competitive and Medik8 coverage and key press KPIs.
Collaborate with Media team on affiliate press support and coverage.
Manage the PR agency day-to-day and lead all press initiatives for all new product launches and re-support product campaigns.
Review and manage PR budget and goals including press impressions, SOV and industry awards.
Eventing & Experiential

Requirements

Significant experience in beauty PR (preferably within clinical or prestige skincare) with a proven track record of managing large-scale event production.
Proven ability to operate as a "pragmatic visionary" , combining big-picture creative ideas with data-driven execution and clear ROI analysis.
Direct experience working closely with top-tier beauty retailers, specifically Sephora or Ulta.
Existing, warm relationships with the "gatekeepers" of the beauty industry (editors, makeup artists, agents, stylists, and retail stakeholders).
NYC-based and comfortable in a hybrid role, 2 fixed days in the office (Tuesday/Wed), with travel as needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, holidays, health insurance and retirement plans
Flexible & Hybrid working with min 2 days mandatory per week in-office at NYC office space
Transit benefits
Cell phone and wifi WFH stipend
Annual product allowance and product discounts
Annual discretionary bonus based on performance
Quarterly US team building activities

Medik8

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists, Medik8 is a British dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. We simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted dermatological skincare. Pioneering the simple but effective CSA Philosophy in 2009; vitamin C + sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night. The secret to glowing, youthful skin.Every Medik8 product combines results-driven, scientific skincare for all skin types. Clinically proven via independent studies, robustly researched and rigorously tested. Recommended by experts, dermatologists and professional therapists around the world. We craft and manufacture virtually everything ourselves from our ISO-certified Innovation Centre, just outside London, UK. Harnessing the highest quality ingredients alongside patented technologies (many of which are unique to us), means every product meets consistent UK standards of excellence.We are also proud to be 1 of only 66 beauty manufacturers worldwide to be B CorpTM certified. When you buy Medik8, you can be assured you’re not compromising on sustainability values like helping to reduce carbon and plastic waste or prioritising renewable energy.Our core company values are;We work with IntegrityWe cherish our CommunityWe are passionate ExpertsWe are truly Innovative

Founded in 2009

Elstree, England, GBR

265 employees (46 in marketing)

www.medik8.com