Global Communications Manager

The Global Communications Manager will oversee a winning press and earned media strategy to drive best-in-class programs for new product launches, key selling moments, build strategies, and evergreen seeding programs.

Have strong relationships with press and have an innovative mindset. Own PR relationships and events in the US and globally for media pitches, events, activations, MUA/Mario-relations. This role will focus on press, brand events, media pitches and work very closely with the Influencer earned media team and Global Marketing

Primary Duties:

• Monitor a wide network (US and international) of content creators, industry leaders and partners who embody the culture and values of Makeup By Mario with a focus on color cosmetic authorities and key opinion leaders/brand ambassadors
• In partnership with Global Marketing and with PR agencies develop cohesive, buzz-driving communications strategy that leads to increased earned media and EMV for the brand
• Develop and oversee the evergreen seeding and launch seeding strategies with Global Marketing and Influencer Team
• Manage relationship with external PR agencies (US and Global). Own weekly/bi-weekly PR meetings with PR agencies
• Ideate around impactful press programming to support strategic launches
• Complete press interviews in partnership with PR Agencies, Global Marketing and Mario
• Consistently manage press outreach list and identify opportunities to cultivate relationships with press that have strong brand affinity and alignment
• Ideate and evaluate opportunities for partnerships to grow brand awareness and reach
• Develop and input Go-To-Market slides and strategies for PR
• Responsible for reporting and gathering key KPIs of Editorial performance (in partnership with PR teams) to measure against benchmarks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of earned media strategies and initiatives
• Event and experiential activation ownership (with Global Marketing guidance) inclusive of planning and execution (e.g., guest experience, event layout, agency and vendor management, entertainment bookings, décor and scenic, asset creation, catering, permitting and logistics, contract negotiations); production schedules and timelines; budget ownership; and post event ROI reporting
• Drive regional media events strategy for local activations to coincide with local retail events aligned to the North America cultural calendar and Global Marketing calendar to deliver engaging experiences
• Oversee monthly budget for PR, handle invoicing and approvals
• Report to the Vice President of Global Marketing

International:

• Own and foster international PR agency relationships
• Provide digestible monthly reporting and analysis from international PR teams
• Own the Press seeding process with agencies, sending, facilitating, recommending seeding opportunities
• Work with Mario’s EA/PA on appearances abroad in-stores/events
• Handle and coordinate OUS interviews with agencies

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ in brand engagement and public relations
• Beauty, Color Cosmetics is required
• Strong Beauty Press relationships
• Proficiency in Tribe Dynamics a plus
• Strong understanding of industry trends and best practices, specifically strategies on how to build winning EMV
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated, results and solution oriented, strategic thinker
• Ability to accommodate early morning or night calls with international markets (3-5 hours/month)
• Potential travel to markets (3-5 times/year) domestically and internationally
• Strong PowerPoint skills; proficient in lOutlook, Word, and Excel; can work on MAC

• This is a hybrid position requiring the employee to work 4 days per week in our mid-town Manhattan office and 1 day remote