Communications Executive/Senior Communications Executive

Diary Directory Limited; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Covent Garden office

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The BLANKET Group is seeking a proactive Communications Executive to lead publicity, VIP relations, events and special projects across leading beauty and lifestyle brands. You’ll pitch stories, secure editorial opportunities and build strong relationships with journalists, talent agents and influencers.

This hands-on role offers mentorship and exposure to high-profile campaigns. Reporting to the Director (Publicity & Special Projects), you’ll help plan launches and experiences, identify cultural

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in PR, brand communications or publicity.
• Experience supporting events, activations and talent-led projects.
• Strong understanding of press, social platforms, creator culture and emerging trends.

Responsibilities

• Proactively pitch stories, products, talent and brand news to secure impactful press coverage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, talent agents, publicists, influencers and industry contacts.
• Support VIP and talent strategies, including outreach, gifting, guest lists and talent coordination.
• Help plan and deliver brand launches, VIP events, press experiences and special projects.
• Identify emerging talent, cultural trends and opportunities across traditional media and social platforms.
• Draft compelling press releases, press pitches, eblasts and briefing materials.
• Contribute creative ideas for campaigns and brand activations.
• Support client communications, project management, reporting and campaign delivery.

Skills

Media relations

VIP relations

Event planning

Press pitches

Creative thinking

Relationship building

Canva

Lefty

Traackr

TRIBE

Tools

Canva

Lefty

Traackr

TRIBE

Job description

We're looking for a proactive, creative and culturally connected Communications Executive or Senior Communications Executive to join our team, focusing on publicity, VIP relations, events and special projects. Working across leading beauty and lifestyle brands, you'll deliver impactful PR campaigns, secure editorial opportunities, build relationships with press and talent, and bring exciting brand activations to life. Reporting directly to the Director (Publicity & Special Projects), you'll benefit from hands‑on mentorship, exposure to high‑profile projects and an excellent opportunity to develop your skills. You'll have your finger on the pulse of beauty, entertainment, celebrity culture and social media, with a natural ability to spot opportunities, generate ideas and turn them into results. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role for someone who thrives on building relationships, delivering creative projects and making things happen.,

• Proactively pitch stories, products, talent and brand news to secure impactful press coverage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, talent agents, publicists, influencers and industry contacts.
• Support VIP and talent strategies, including outreach, gifting, guest lists and talent coordination.
• Help plan and deliver brand launches, VIP events, press experiences and special projects.
• Identify emerging talent, cultural trends and opportunities across traditional media and social platforms.
• Draft compelling press releases, press pitches, eblasts and briefing materials.
• Contribute creative ideas for campaigns and brand activations.
• Support client communications, project management, reporting and campaign delivery.
• 3+ years' experience in PR, brand communications or publicity.
• Experience supporting events, activations and talent‑led projects.
• Strong understanding of press, social platforms, creator culture and emerging trends.
• Creative, proactive, highly organised and an excellent communicator.
• Proficient in Canva (and similar design tools); experience with Lefty, Traackr, TRIBE or similar platforms desirable.
• Confident building relationships with clients, journalists, talent representatives and external partners.
• We are proud of our company values at BLANKET: Considered & Collaborative, Respectful and Authentic, and are looking for people who live them naturally.
• Considered & Collaborative: A strong communicator, highly organised and a supportive team player who builds trusted relationships.
• Respectful: An open‑minded, confident and adaptable individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Authentic: A proactive, curious self‑starter who takes ownership, embraces feedback and represents BLANKET with integrity.

The BLANKET Group is more than an agency, we are a strategic partner where communications, VIP activations and paid partnerships align to drive brand desirability and growth. We create standout communications and bespoke, talent‑led partnerships for brands that want to spark real conversations. As a strategic partner to some of the most exciting names in beauty and lifestyle, we help brands cut through the noise, connect culturally and stay relevant in a fast‑moving industry. Our clients include: Armani beauty, VIEVE, La Roche-Posay, Jones Road, Byredo, Penhaligon's, Dries Van Noten, CeraVe, SkinCeuticals, Hair by Sam McKnight, Blink Brow Bar, Gisou, Hershesons, NEWROAD and Bond No.9 Fragrances among others.

• Supportive, experienced and dynamic environment that invests in your growth.
• Genuine commitment to work‑life balance
• Competitive salary with great benefits and perks,
• Beautiful and welcoming office in the heart of Covent Garden
• The chance to work with some of the most exciting brands in beauty.