Ulta Beauty · 12 hours ago
Manager PR & Corporate Reputation
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expUlta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, seeking a Manager, PR & Corporate Reputation to elevate and protect the company’s corporate reputation. The role involves planning and executing corporate announcements, managing media inquiries, and supporting thought leadership initiatives to enhance executive visibility.
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsRetail
Responsibilities
Support planning and execution of corporate announcements, business initiatives, and enterprise milestones - ensuring clear, consistent, and audience-appropriate communication
Manage incoming media inquiries, helping to evaluate relevance, develop response strategies and coordinate with internal partners for alignment
Draft and refine messaging, holding statements, FAQs, press materials, executive talking points, and reactive responses
Support tracking and escalation of emerging issues related to Ulta Beauty, the beauty industry, retail landscape and cultural moments
Compile issues monitoring reports and article flags for executive leadership; summarize key takeaways and trends, and provide recommended actions
Contribute to scenario playbook development, risk preparedness and cross-functional alignment for issues management and crisis response
Assist in evaluating risk and readiness for new initiatives, launches, and potential areas of reputational sensitivity
Support the development of Ulta Beauty’s broader executive visibility and thought leadership strategy
Manage planning and execution of speaking opportunities - evaluating opportunities, preparing briefing materials, drafting talking points, and coordinating logistics
Prepare executives for external engagements through prep calls, message alignment, briefing books, Q&A and narrative framing
Manage award submission process - identifying opportunities, drafting submissions, and managing timelines and stakeholder collaboration
Ensure consistency of voice, narrative and strategic messaging across spokespeople, events, interviews, and external platforms
Partner with social listening and analytics teams to translate monitoring and sentiment data into actionable guidance for PR and corporate comms
Monitor reputational trends, competitor activity, influencer industry dynamics and relevant stakeholder conversations
Contribute insights to quarterly reputation measurement reporting and benchmarking
Assist in developing post-issue reporting, learnings and continuous preparedness improvements
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, media relations, reputation management, or agency work supporting corporate clients
Strong writer with proven ability to craft messaging, talking points, briefing materials and media responses
Experience supporting corporate announcements, press engagement and/or executive visibility programs
Experience preparing executives for speaking engagements, events, or interviews
Strong crisis intuition and ability to manage sensitive issues discreetly and confidently
Ability to work cross-functionally, build relationships and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable navigating fast-paced environments
Preferred
Familiarity with social listening tools and measurement frameworks is a plus - not required as a primary skill
Passion for beauty with deep knowledge of the industry landscape, current trends/innovations and emerging technologies is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off
Health
Dental
Vision
Life and disability benefits
Company
Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty is a beauty retailer that offers a wide range of products including cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, and hair care.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$266.3MKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayDimensional Fund Advisors
2024-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $266.3M
2016-10-11Post Ipo Equity
2007-10-25IPO
Leadership Team
Kecia Steelman
President & Chief Operating Officer
Chris Lialios
Senior Vice President Controller
Recent News
Global Cosmetic Industry Magazine
2026-01-23
legacy.thefly.com
2026-01-23
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