Manager, Media Relations

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 Estée Lauder Companies seeks a proactive and strategic Manager, Media Relations to support and grow its global corporate reputation through dynamic media relations, proactive storytelling, and issues/crisis response. This role plays a vital part in shaping and amplifying the company’s core narratives across business, brand, innovation, and purpose-driven initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with strong editorial instincts, a passion for the beauty and wellness industry, and a talent for identifying media opportunities that align with ELC’s values and business goals. This role will also support key enterprise-level communications efforts, including financial reporting and executive positioning.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations & Storytelling (50%)

• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier beauty, business, and trade media across global markets.
• Identify and develop compelling storytelling opportunities to showcase ELC’s leadership in beauty innovation, sustainability, DEI, and corporate responsibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to prepare press releases, pitches, messaging documents, and media toolkits.
• Proactively pitch stories and secure media coverage that aligns with strategic corporate communications goals.
• Monitor the competitive media landscape and trends in the global beauty industry to inform editorial strategy.
• Support planning and execution of media days, briefings, interviews, and events.
• Financial & Corporate Communications (25%)
• Assist with the development of communications around financial milestones, quarterly earnings, and investor relations.
• Partner with Investor Relations, Legal, and internal teams to ensure message accuracy and alignment.
• Draft Q&As, executive messaging, and corporate positioning materials.

Issues & Crisis Management (15%)

• Support issues and crisis communications efforts in coordination with Corporate Communications leadership.
• Monitor risk and reputation-related topics across media, industry, and cultural contexts.
• Collaborate with Public Affairs and Legal to respond to sensitive matters.

Operations & Analytics (10%)

• Manage media monitoring, measurement, and reporting processes.
• Support vendor relationships and tools used for media tracking and media database management.
• Use analytics to inform media strategy and optimize outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in media relations, communications, or PR, preferably in the beauty, fashion, wellness, or consumer sectors.
• Deep understanding of the global beauty landscape, including category trends, media outlets, and cultural drivers of consumer interest.
• Proven ability to craft compelling, media-ready content and secure earned coverage.
• Experience supporting executive visibility and financial communications.
• Excellent writing, project management, and organizational skills.
• Strong editorial judgment and creative instincts for developing storytelling angles.
• Confident communicator with experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Skilled in managing media databases and using analytics to track performance.