Associate, Global Communications

Estée Lauder Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking an Associate, Global Communications in New York to support priority initiatives that shape reputation and advance women’s progress globally. This role sits at the intersection of storytelling and strategy, translating work into narratives that resonate across audiences.

You will support a broad portfolio across corporate, executive, internal, and media relations, developing content for talking points, press materials, social content, and events while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in communications, journalism, or media relations.
• Strong writing and editing skills; translate complex topics into clear communications.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting project needs.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated passion for storytelling and content creation, with a strong appetite for understanding business, beauty, and social impact.

Responsibilities

• Communications & Storytelling: Contribute to communications projects spanning corporate communications, executive communications, internal communications, and media relations.
• Creating Communications Materials & Programs: Draft and edit talking points, press materials, written and visual social content, briefing documents, presentations, and executive communications; Support planning and on-the-ground engagements and events.
• Organizational Support and Project Management: Support team operations by developing templates, trackers, and internal resources that improve team efficiency; Manage timelines, deliverables, and coordination across multiple concurrent projects, keeping workstreams on track and flagging risks early.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Project Management

Content Strategy

Research & Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Storytelling

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally.

The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

Position Summary

The Associate, Global Communications, will support priority initiatives that shape and promote The Estée Lauder Companies' reputation for impact and its legacy of purpose-driven work, including the company's efforts to advance progress for women and girls globally. This role sits at the intersection of storytelling and strategy, helping translate that work into narratives that resonate across audiences.

The Associate will support a broad portfolio of strategic communications and enterprise storytelling, with regular exposure to high-profile projects and cross-functional partners across the company.

This role is designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to build depth across multiple communications disciplines, including content development, thought leadership, philanthropic communications, and event creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Communications & Storytelling
  • Contribute to communications projects spanning corporate communications, executive communications, internal communications, and media relations.
  • Support impact messaging that connects business and the company's purpose-driven initiatives
• Creating Communications Materials & Programs
  • Draft and edit talking points, press materials, written and visual social content, briefing documents, presentations, and executive communications.
  • Support planning and on-the-ground engagements and events
• Organizational Support and Project Management
  • Support team operations by developing templates, trackers, and internal resources that improve team efficiency.
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and coordination across multiple concurrent projects, keeping workstreams on track and flagging risks early.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in communications, journalism, or media relations
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear communications.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting project needs.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated passion for storytelling and content creation, with a strong appetite for consuming and understanding business, beauty, and social impact

Success Profile

The ideal candidate will have strong skills and experience in:

• Strong Writing Skills (in a communications, media, or editorial context)
• Executive Presence
• Strong Project Management and Organization
• Content Development & Creation
• Market Research & Analysis
• Presentation Development
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $66,300.00 to $96,050.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices.

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.