The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. · 5 hours ago
ED, Media Relations
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality beauty products. They are seeking an Executive Director, Media Relations, who will provide strategic communications leadership, develop and execute a comprehensive leadership communications strategy, and act as the primary advisor to a senior leader in managing public reputation and positioning.
Cosmetics
Responsibilities
Act as the primary strategic communications advisor to the leader, providing senior counsel on all internal and external communications, reputation management, and public positioning
Develop and execute a comprehensive leadership communications strategy that advances the leader’s business priorities, public reputation, and long-term legacy, integrating business leadership with philanthropic and cultural impact
Draft, edit, and oversee all written materials for the leader, including speeches, remarks, talking points, presentations, op-eds, and internal communications, ensuring consistency of voice and message
Prepare the leader for high-profile public-facing moments, including media interviews, business and industry conferences, internal leadership forums, and cultural or philanthropic engagements
Identify, shape, and manage selective, high-impact media opportunities across business, lifestyle, and thought leadership outlets, ensuring all engagements align with enterprise strategy and reinforce the leader’s positioning
Serve as the central liaison between the leader and internal company communications team stakeholders to ensure alignment, accuracy, and discretion across all communications efforts
Oversee all press and public-facing materials related to the leader, maintaining message discipline and consistency across platforms, markets, and channels
Draft and oversee all social media content for the leader
Lead long-form and legacy storytelling initiatives connected to the leader, including book development, essays, documentaries, podcasts, oral histories, and heritage projects
Align communications with the leader’s philanthropic, cultural, and academic commitments, ensuring thoughtful, strategic representation across external organizations and institutions
Provide senior-level judgment and guidance on sensitive, confidential, or reputational matters involving leadership and family initiatives
Coordinate limited business travel and event logistics related to communications and public engagements (approximately 10%)
Integrating leadership communications with overall corporate media strategy, leadership positioning, and enterprise priorities
Collaborating with Global Media Relations on select enterprise announcements, initiatives, or moments involving the leader
Advising on reputational considerations where the leader’s public profile intersects with corporate, investor, or broader public discourse
Supporting crisis and issues management as it relates specifically to leadership visibility and public positioning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
10–12 years of progressive experience in leadership communications, media relations, and corporate affairs, with significant exposure to C-suite leaders
Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on high-stakes, high-visibility communications
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to develop and sustain an authentic leadership voice
Deep understanding of media landscapes, reputation management, and executive positioning across business and lifestyle platforms
Exceptional media relations experience, including a strong track record of developing, pitching, and landing impactful media placements
Established media relationships that can be leveraged in service of strategic communications goals
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters
Proven ability to manage complex, long-term initiatives while operating effectively in fast-moving, high-visibility environments
Experience working within matrixed, global organizations
Travel required: approximately 10%
Preferred
Background in beauty, luxury, consumer goods, or adjacent industries
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Wellness and family support programs
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Paid leave programs
Education-related programs
Paid holidays and vacation time
Many others
Company
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alison Carla
CEO: Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Hanowitz
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