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Director, Global Communications, Makeup Elc

MAC
New York, NY
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 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. Description The Director, Global Communications, Makeup, is a well-aversed communications expert responsible for driving the execution of public relations strategies for the ELC makeup portfolio, including M·A·C and Bobbi Brown. This role is central to building and maintaining brand awareness through strong media relationships and compelling storytelling. The Director will manage the day-to-day relationship with the PR agency, actively pitch stories to the press, and execute integrated campaigns that support new launches and hero products. This person is a strategic partner and a key player in ensuring the brands show up in culturally relevant ways, while also supporting executive positioning and philanthropic initiatives. Principal Accountabilities: Strategy Execution & Media Relations:
  • 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.
Brand Storytelling & Content:
  • Support brand storytelling by crafting compelling narratives for press materials, pitches, and media toolkits.
  • Play a key role in associating the makeup brands 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.
Philanthropy & Cross-Functional Partnership:
  • Drive awareness for the makeup brands' philanthropic programs by supporting media outreach and storytelling efforts.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Social, Artist Relations) to ensure a cohesive 360-degree communications approach.
  • Work within a dynamic and global environment, balancing strategic work with hands-on execution.
Qualifications
  • 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.
Pay Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,550.00 to $208,200.00 . Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition, In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including 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. Equal Opportunity Employer It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected]. Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.
Posted 2026-07-06

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