Associate, Media Relations - Global Communications
About The Position
This role is a key member of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Global Communications team, directly supporting the Vice President, Global Media Relations. The position plays a critical role in shaping and advancing ELC’s global media presence, with a strong focus on storytelling, media engagement, and real-time news awareness across the beauty, fashion, and business landscape. This individual will serve as a strategic and executional partner in driving media relations efforts, supporting enterprise storytelling, and identifying timely opportunities to position ELC and its brands within top-tier business, beauty trade, and consumer media. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about the media landscape—constantly consuming news, tracking trends, and bringing a sharp point of view on what matters now. The role requires a strong editorial mindset, excellent judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across brands, regions, and functions.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, or communications
- Demonstrated passion for media, with a strong appetite for consuming and understanding business, beauty trade, fashion, and consumer press
- Strong news instincts with the ability to identify trends, angles, and timely opportunities for storytelling
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment
- Ability to think strategically while executing tactically
- Bachelor’s Degree required
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools and PR platforms is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support the Vice President, Global Media Relations in executing global media strategies and day-to-day press activities
- Monitor, analyze, and synthesize the media landscape, including coverage of ELC, competitors, and broader beauty, fashion, and business trends
- Identify and proactively surface timely storytelling opportunities informed by news cycles, cultural moments, and industry shifts
- Draft and develop press materials, media pitches, briefing documents, and executive communications
- Contribute to enterprise and long-lead storytelling efforts, ensuring consistent and compelling narratives across global media
- Collaborate with Global Brand teams to uncover and amplify cross-category stories and innovation highlights
- Manage inbound media inquiries and coordinate interviews, press opportunities, and media events
- Coordinate planning and execution of international press and influencer visits to New York
- Drive organization of key moments, including PR Manager Meetings, Brand Conferences, and Global/Regional events
- Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and readiness for media engagement
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
