Beauty PR Account Lead - Earned Media & Events

Edelman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Job summary

Edelman in New York is seeking an Account Supervisor for our Brand team to help shape campaigns that spark conversations and drive action. You’ll lead earned media programs, partner with clients, media, and internal teams, and ensure flawless execution across launches and events.

You bring strong PR instincts, creative thinking, exceptional organization, and a collaborative spirit to guide teams and deliver impactful work for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, advertising, media, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in beauty, wellness, consumer, or lifestyle PR and understanding of industry trends.
• Hands-on earned media experience, including pitching, media outreach, press materials, and relationships with journalists or beauty editors.
• Experience supporting integrated communications campaigns, product launches, influencer programs, or brand activations.
• Strong project and event management skills, managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and detailed timelines.
• Experience managing client relationships and providing strategic communications recommendations.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and organizational skills; budget tracking or project financials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape stories that matter. Develop earned media strategies, craft compelling narratives, and build relationships with journalists, beauty editors, and cultural tastemakers.
• Bring beauty brands to life. Support product launches, influencer initiatives, gifting programs, and integrated campaigns that connect brands with consumers.
• Create memorable experiences. Help plan and execute brand events, media activations, and industry programs, coordinating logistics, timelines, and cross-functional partners.
• Be a trusted client partner. Manage day-to-day client relationships, provide thoughtful communications counsel, and identify opportunities to elevate the work.
• Connect the dots across teams. Collaborate with creative, influencer, social, paid media, and experiential partners to deliver cohesive brand programs.
• Own the details that drive success. Manage multiple workstreams, anticipate challenges, coordinate deliverables, and keep projects moving with precision and accountability.
• Turn results into insights. Track media coverage, campaign KPIs, and program performance, translating results into meaningful client recommendations.
• Help teams thrive. Guide junior colleagues, delegate effectively, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to team collaboration.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Advertising

Media relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Edelman in New York is seeking an Account Supervisor for our Brand team to help shape campaigns that spark conversations and drive action. You’ll lead earned media programs, partner with clients, media, and internal teams, and ensure flawless execution across launches and events.

You bring strong PR instincts, creative thinking, exceptional organization, and a collaborative spirit to guide teams and deliver impactful work for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands.