Senior Communications Manager, Beauty

Dyson•New York, NY

32d

About The Position

The Senior Communications Manager Beauty will manage daily media relations and support major initiatives to create awareness, interest, excitement and true understanding of Dyson, its ethos, its products and technologies, and its future in the US. They will ensure that all Dyson stories and opportunities are maximized in an effective and efficient way. The role will be the main media contact for the Beauty Business Unit and will also have cross-functional communications responsibilities [press, influencer] across full Brand, and cross-functionally across other Business Units along with any other applicable new ventures for Dyson. Another Communications area of focus for the role is also overseeing the brand’s Corporate/Internal Communications strategy reflective of their Business Unit in partnership with the Head Of Communications, Dyson Americas, by advocating Dyson’s culture, enhancing employer branding, and facilitating understanding of business goals to support the Americas Leadership Team including the development of our reputation-driving communications, overseeing and executing internal messaging, and strengthening awareness of our corporate narratives.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in PR or communications.
Strategic thinker; demonstrates ability to take a broad overview of issues and to identify most salient points.
Takes an inventive approach.
Analytical skills; ability to identify and analyze key trends, issues, and problems.
Collaborative; able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people both within the US Communications team and other teams across the US and Global business. Works co-operatively with others. as part of a team.
Written and oral communication; able to present complex information and arguments in a coherent and accessible format to senior management. Skilled in using a variety of oral and written communication presentation techniques to ensure recommendations are considered.
Creativity; demonstrates imagination, creativity and divergent thinking. Encourages creativity in others. Shows openness to alternative approaches and promotes considered risk taking. Balanced by good judgment in solving problems.
Resilience; manages personal effectiveness by controlling emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks, or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation, and energy.
Project management skills; must be able to manage budgets and deadlines – also plan, achieve and evaluate results.
Successful media relations experience; having an up-to-date understanding of US media (print, broadcast and online) is essential. Must have a proven ability to develop and directly pitch stories to journalists.
Demonstrate leadership behaviors; communicate, inspire, and challenge.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in leading people preferred.
Let people do it for themselves, get people to see beyond their teams, think long-term, invent and improve, and be passionate.

Responsibilities

PR strategy and management
Press relationships
Events and briefings
Agency management and strategy briefing
Category and cross-category storytelling
Crisis communications by category
Larger technology features + public response applicable to market
Product and people engagement with quarterly trips to Chicago HQ
Influencer strategy and influencer management
Ambassador management and negotiation
Community management in partnership with Social
Contract and rate negotiation
Cross-category Brand storytelling
Dyson farming
Dyson Institute
Dyson family
New ventures

Benefits

401K with up to a 4% match
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
Generous Child Care Leave Program
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Dyson Product Discounts
Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
Vision & Dental Coverage
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability