Bobbi Brown Executive Director, Global Communications, Makeup
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Compensation
- $177,100–304,500/year
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Estée Lauder Companies seeks an Executive Director of Global Communications for Makeup in New York. Lead strategy for MAC, Bobbi Brown, and portfolio brands.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and direct the overarching global communications strategy to support new product launches, hero products, and key brand moments
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture
- Set the strategic direction for the makeup portfolio's reputation and media efforts, securing buy-in from senior management and brand leaders
- Oversee development and management of the global communications budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and return on investment
- Lead the global awards strategy, identifying and pursuing opportunities to recognize brand excellence and product innovation
- Act as a senior liaison with top-tier US and international media, leveraging executive-level relationships to create significant brand opportunities
- Guide the team and PR agencies to pitch and secure major feature stories that articulate the brands' core narratives and innovation
- Oversee executive positioning, identifying and preparing brand leaders for high-profile interviews, speaking engagements, and media appearances
- Ensure the makeup brands remain at the forefront of cultural conversations, strategically aligning with relevant moments and trends
- Lead the communications strategy and execution for all philanthropic initiatives across the makeup brands
- In partnership with cross-functional leaders, manage crisis and issues communications to protect brand equity globally
- Develop high-quality written materials that convey the portfolio's narrative, including messaging platforms, press releases, Q&As, and speeches
Qualifications
- 12–15+ years of related public relations and communications experience
- Proven experience leading and coaching a team in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive network of senior-level relationships within the US beauty, lifestyle, and business press
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful, large-scale communications strategies
- Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
Skills
Experience
12–15+ years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or related brand management roles, with demonstrated success leading communications teams and executing large-scale, multinational campaigns in the beauty, luxury, lifestyle, or prestige consumer goods sectors.
Education
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 177,100 to USD 304,500 per annum.
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, participation in a highly competitive bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results, share incentive plan participation.
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