Manager, Public Relations Job at Revlon in New York

Description

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day.

Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand.

Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care, personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.

We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our employees and celebrate our consumers.

We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty.

Position Overview:

The Manager, Public Relations is an energetic team player with a take-charge, can-do attitude, superior communication skills, an unwavering focus on flawless execution, a proven track record, and a finger on the pulse when it comes to pop culture and rising trends. Success is driven by a deep passion for relentless amplification of the Company’s portfolio of brands, which includes the Revlon brand, one of the most iconic and recognizable brands in the world.

This position reports to the Director, Public Relations, whose primary function is to maximize positive coverage of our strong brands, products, Talent/Brand Ambassadors, and enhance the execution of Public Relations. This role would also support global philanthropy, with a special concentration on the Company’s U.S. charitable activities.

Major Duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Driving and executing superior editorial coverage

• Managing communications with external agencies and internal stakeholders

• Flawless execution of PR events

• Assisting in talent management

• Proactively identifying tactics to amplify Revlon’s philanthropic efforts

• Intensifying Revlon’s presence across the beauty industry for coverage and interest

• Mentoring Coordinator, Public Relations, and overseeing day-to-day tasks

Major Duties

Driving and executing superior editorial coverage

• Develop and execute clear and measurable blockbuster PR plans for all brands with the internal PR team

• Manage day-to-day comms with PR agencies

• Identify opportunities within the cultural zeitgeist proactively where Revlon brands can build relevancy

• Support editorial coverage pushes for all products ensuring optimal product coverage vs. competition: Mass and prestige

• Develop timelines and communication plans for all PR efforts including product launches, sponsorships, tie-ins, and talent announcements (Brand Ambassadors, Directors, etc.) in partnership with the internal PR team

• Forge and maintain relationships with key editors and beauty press to improve product coverage and set brands up as go-to products for editorial stories

• Assist with cross-functional relationships with the brand, product development, and other key departments within the company to identify critical product differentiation for pitches on both regular business and new products

• Leverage social media/networking as a tool to drive two-way communication between the Company and key stakeholders and consumers

Flawless execution of PR events

• Support in developing meaningful and measurable plans for PR events

• Drive timelines and communication plans for all PR efforts including launch products, sponsorships, tie-ins, talent announcements, etc.

• Ensure key stakeholders are informed, updated, and supportive of direction and plans

Talent management

• Assist in identifying Global Brand Ambassadors

• Drive coverage of the company’s Brand Ambassadors, linking them to our brands at every opportunity to further extend our brands and products: press junkets, movie premieres, parties, interviews, etc.

• Manage communications between internal talent management and PR agency execution

• Generate editorial opportunities to increase global coverage and affiliation with our brands through Q&As with the Brand Ambassadors, seasonal shade stories, etc.

• Leverage time with talent to further expand overall relationships and build goodwill towards our brands

• Assist in driving creative and PR approvals with talent management teams (agents, managers, publicists, assistants)

Amplifying Revlon’s philanthropic efforts

• Drive and increase awareness of Revlon as an industry leader, key contributor, and advocate for women’s health

• Build and enhance coverage and coordination of community and charitable activities, philanthropy projects, and organizations

• Responsible for the flawless execution of key Revlon philanthropic efforts through superior cross-functional collaboration, proactive communication, and adherence to agreed timelines

Knowledge & Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in the Public Relations field (beauty industry preferred, but not required)

• Bachelor’s degree (Communications or English majors preferred, but not required)

• Multi-brand in-house or agency experience

• Managing/mentorship experience (preferred, but not required)

• Strong time management skills with the ability to proactively manage, problem-solve, and multitask

• A proactive self-starter with a can-do attitude

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Expertise in dealing with the press; understanding of what makes something “press-worthy”

• Dynamic, able to move quickly with program implementation and maintain focus amid change

• Consultative approach to planning and problem-solving

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The base pay range for this position is $100,000 and $125,000/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on company performance.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 3 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on the date of hire for the 1st year of employment, and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)