Director, External Communications & Brand Strategy

Estée Lauder; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Director of External Corporate Communications for North America in New York. You will drive regional external relations, shape narrative, and counsel senior leaders in high-profile situations.

The role requires 10+ years in corporate communications, strong editorial judgment, and proven ability to influence within a matrixed organization. Hybrid work in NY with global partnership and board engagement support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate communications, public affairs and/or issues management.
• Experience advising senior executives in high-stakes situations.
• Experience in beauty, luxury, or related industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop North America corporate media strategy and executive positioning.
• Design and deliver integrated communications across earned, owned and digital channels.
• Advise senior leaders and prepare executives for media engagements and award submissions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align narratives with business priorities.

Skills

Executive communications

Public affairs

Issues management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Writing/editing

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Airtable

MuckRack

CreatorIQ

Circana/Nielsen data

Job description

Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Director of External Corporate Communications for North America in New York. You will drive regional external relations, shape narrative, and counsel senior leaders in high-profile situations.

The role requires 10+ years in corporate communications, strong editorial judgment, and proven ability to influence within a matrixed organization. Hybrid work in NY with global partnership and board engagement support.