Senior Account Manager - Leading Beauty PR Agency

Monday Talent, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Monday Talent, LLC is seeking a Senior Communications Manager in New York to lead a portfolio of beauty and lifestyle brands. You will shape communications strategies, cultivate major media relationships, and serve as a trusted client partner, driving standout campaigns and mentoring junior talent.

You will guide creative concepts, manage day-to-day client relationships, and contribute to new business opportunities while working with a passionate team of beauty communications experts in a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in PR and communications.
• Established relationships with beauty and lifestyle media.
• Strong writing, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to develop creative PR concepts and campaigns.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Commercially minded with budget oversight and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications programs for a portfolio of beauty and lifestyle clients.
• Build and nurture relationships across beauty, lifestyle, and cultural media.
• Develop creative PR concepts and strategic campaigns from concept to execution.
• Partner with clients and internal teams to bring ideas to life.
• Guide and support junior team members to foster a high-performing team.
• Contribute expertise to new business opportunities, pitches, and agency initiatives.

Skills

PR experience

Media relations

Storytelling

Written communication

Presentation

Mentoring

Job description

A leading beauty communications agency is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to join its dynamic New York team and work across an exciting portfolio of beauty brands. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, creative, and well-connected PR professional who knows how to make brands stand out and is ready to take ownership of high-profile accounts.

Known for its innovative approach to beauty communications, this agency works at the intersection of beauty, culture, media, influencers, and creativity. With a collaborative and inclusive environment, the team values fresh thinking, strong relationships, and big ideas that make an impact. If you're someone who loves staying ahead of trends and turning cultural moments into meaningful opportunities for brands, this could be the role for you!

As Senior Communications Manager, you'll be a key player in shaping communications strategies, building impressive media relationships, and serving as a trusted partner to clients. You'll have the opportunity to lead exciting campaigns, develop standout ideas, and mentor junior talent while working alongside a passionate team of beauty communications experts.

The Role:

• Lead exciting communications programs for a portfolio of beauty and lifestyle clients
• Build and nurture standout relationships across beauty, lifestyle, and cultural media
• Develop creative PR concepts and strategic campaigns designed to generate meaningful buzz Partner with clients and internal teams to bring ambitious ideas from concept through execution Guide and support junior team members while helping foster a collaborative, high-performing team
• Contribute your expertise to new business opportunities, pitches, and broader agency initiatives

The Ideal Candidate:

• 6+ years of experience in PR and communications, ideally within the beauty space
• Strong understanding of the US beauty, media, influencer, and cultural landscape
• Established relationships with relevant beauty and lifestyle media
• Confident communicator with exceptional writing, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Strategic thinker who can turn cultural insights and trends into creative PR opportunities
• Experience managing client relationships and providing strategic recommendations
• Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members
• Commercially minded with experience overseeing budgets and identifying opportunities for account growth

Location: New York, NY

Salary: Up to $110,000, depending on experience