Coordinator, Global & North America Communications

The Estée Lauder Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies is a leading beauty and prestige brand group focused on storytelling across global campaigns, media engagement, and events. The Coordinator, Global & NA Communications will help bring brand narratives to life through earned media, talent and events, coordinating with Marketing, Creative, Social and Regional teams to ensure impactful storytelling.

Reporting to an Executive Director, Global & NA Communications, Haircare Cluster, this role emphasizes collaboration,

Qualifications

• Passionate about beauty, hair, fashion, culture, and storytelling.
• Curious about media, consumer behavior, and emerging cultural trends.
• Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, takes initiative and solutions-oriented.
• Excited by both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Analytical and comfortable translating data into actionable insights.
• Eager to learn and grow within a global communications organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global communications initiatives that drive brand equity, cultural relevance, and earned media impact.
• Assist in creating communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, fact sheets, Q&A, executive briefs, talking points, and launch toolkits.
• Help bring global campaigns and product launches to life through integrated communications support and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support the development and distribution of communications assets and launch materials to internal stakeholders and international markets.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for regional communications teams, supporting asset requests and information sharing.

Skills

Beauty & fashion

Storytelling

Media curiosity

Organized

Prioritization

Collaboration

Entrepreneurial

Strategic thinking

Data insight

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.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Global & NA Communications, Haircare Cluster, the Coordinator, Global & NA Communications will play an integral part in bringing the brand’s stories to life across earned media, creator engagement, executive communications, events, and global campaigns. Part of the Global Brand Communications team, the Coordinator, Global & North America Communications serves as a key team member collaborating across Marketing, Creative, Social, Education, Brand, Regional Markets, and external agency partners, ensuring communications programs are executed with excellence and impact.

This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about fashion, beauty, hair, creators, media, and cultural trends—someone who understands the power of creative brand storytelling to enhance desirability and is motivated to deliver communications initiatives with energy and precision.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Global Communications & Brand Storytelling

• Support the development and execution of global communications initiatives that drive brand equity, cultural relevance, and earned media impact.
• Assist in creating communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, fact sheets, Q&A, executive briefs, talking points, and launch toolkits.
• Help bring global campaigns and product launches to life through integrated communications support and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support the development and distribution of communications assets and launch materials to internal stakeholders and international markets.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for regional communications teams, supporting asset requests and information sharing.

Media, Talent, & Celebrity Stylists Engagement

• Support media outreach efforts, award submissions, and relationship‑building initiatives across beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and trade media.
• Help maintain editors & stylists databases while monitoring emerging talent and trends.
• Coordinate product mailings, press seeding, talent & stylists gifting, and editorial requests.
• Support ambassador and spokesperson initiatives, including briefing materials, logistics, media requests, and ongoing relationship management.

Events & Experiences

• Support planning and execution of global and regional press events, talent & stylists activations, Fashion Week moments, ambassador activities, and brand experiences.
• Coordinate event logistics including travel, accommodations, transportation, guest management, gifting, agendas, and vendor communications.
• Serve as an on‑site communications representative during events, supporting editors, creators, ambassadors, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to post‑event analysis and leadership recaps highlighting impact, learnings, and opportunities.

Reporting, Insights & Measurement

• Monitor and track earned media, campaign results, and industry trends.
• Compile and analyze monthly, quarterly, and campaign‑specific reports to identify key insights and opportunities (including competitor activity).

Communications Operations & Team Excellence

• Manage team budgets, invoices, vendor onboarding, reclasses, and financial tracking processes.
• Maintain communications assets, reporting templates, tracker documents, mailing lists, and shared resources.
• Support the ED of the Haircare cluster, management or external communications agencies, cross‑functional workflows, and ongoing team planning processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency, processes, and ways of working.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about beauty, hair, fashion, culture, and storytelling.
• Curious about media, consumer behavior, and emerging cultural trends.
• Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, takes initiative and solutions‑oriented.
• Excited by both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.
• Analytical and comfortable translating data into actionable insights.
• Eager to learn and grow within a global communications organization.

Pay Range:

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $28.45 to $42.20. Exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Hourly range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to hourly rate, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 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.

• health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education‑related programs
• paid holidays and vacation time
• and many others

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. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [e-mail]

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.