Assistant Manager, PR & Communications

AFM - Association Française du Marketing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) + match

36 days off (vacation + holidays + S.I

Competitive salary + bonus

Job summary

Oribe Hair Care, part of Kao, is seeking an Assistant Manager, Global Communications & Partnerships to drive the global communications strategy across markets, building brand equity and storytelling through press and influencer initiatives. The role reports to the Associate Director and focuses on strategic launches, partnerships, and elevating Oribe as a global luxury brand.

We offer healthcare, a 401(k) with company match, 36 total days off, and a competitive salary range plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (major in Journalism and/or Communications preferred).
• 2–4 years’ experience in a communications role.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the beauty industry.
• Self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel 2–5 times per year domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support regional teams in executing local PR activities and manage press/influencer requests.
• Assist in executing strategic partnerships to strengthen brand equity and reach new audiences.
• Develop PR tools and assets for all markets and ensure consistent messaging.
• Execute high-touch press and influencer events and manage venue sourcing and admin tasks.
• Draft internal communications and present PR updates in company meetings.
• Collect and analyze PR reports to measure ROI and share insights with the team.
• Provide general PR admin tasks including forecasting, sample tracking, and collateral organization.

Skills

Written & oral comms

Self-starter

Beauty industry knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Job description

Oribe Hair Care has set the standard for professional hair care within the prestige market. Blending innovative formulations, top-performing products, award-winning packaging and unparalleled education, Oribe has become a renowned beauty authority for experienced stylists and taste-driven consumers alike. These are the products of the hair-obsessed.

We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 19 years.

Our brand portfolio spans across three sectors;Consumer Care (John Frieda, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk), and Molton Brown.

Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

About our role:

As the Assistant Manager, Global Communications & Partnerships, you will help drive the global communications strategy in order build brand equity and create meaningful storytelling across all markets. You will be a key driver in building Oribe Hair Care as a global brand in beauty, hair care and luxury through innovative press and influencer strategies that increase awareness, strengthen brand equity and drive revenue.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you areresponsible for supporting the brand’s growth through strategic launches and partnerships, elevated and experiential events, engaging influencer programs, and thoughtful storytelling that helps drive impactful press coverage across the globe.

At Oribe, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $79,000 plus bonus.

What you will do:

• Support regional teams in the execution of local PR activities by helping to manage press interview requests, press/influencer activities, content and creative requests, and more. Serve as day-to-day contact and participate in calls with each region as needed.
• Assist in the execution of strategic partnerships that align Oribe with like-minded brands to strengthen brand equity, introduce the brand to a new audience and have revenue-driving potential. Help identify new potential partners that align with Oribe and assist in the execution of PR activities to support current partners.
• Assist with the development of PR tools and assets for all markets, including PR strategies, press releases, Q&As, and event materials. Ensure messaging and brand standards are maintained through effective storytelling and compelling content.
• Assist in the execution of high touch press and influencer events to foster storytelling opportunities and build meaningful brand relationships. Assist in the development of creative event assets, help source venues, ideate interactive moments, liaise with vendors and own general administrative tasks.
• Support the PR team in the execution of internal/corporate communications initiatives. Draft compelling content including weekly PR Highlights reports, activity recaps, beauty awards announcements, and more. Present PR updates and recaps on company meetings.
• Help collect and analyze PR reports for each region to ensure KPI objectives are established and being met. Work with each region to develop recaps following key initiatives to measure and evaluate ROI. Manage global press, influencer and awards trackers, clips, event recaps and share insights with team.
• Support the PR team with general administrative tasks including product forecasting, sample tracking and ordering, organization of PR materials and collateral, and more.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (major in Journalism and/or Communications preferred)
• 2-4 years’ experience in a communications role
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the beauty industry
• Self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills
• Willing and able to travel 2-5 times per year domestically and internationally

Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Oribe is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, at Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.

What you can expect from us:

• An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
• Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
• A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, the Charity Committee, and DE&I communities (region dependant).
• A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension / retirement options dependant on location, insurance options, and more…
• Learning and development opportunities.

Your voice matters here – we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.

To find out why 33,000 people across the Globe work at Kao please visit: https://www.kao.com/emea/en/careers/ Discover careers at Kao and how we live our purpose, Kirei – Making Life Beautiful.