Senior Communications Executive

SEEN Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEN Group in New York is seeking a Senior Communications Executive to lead the day-to-day PR for a portfolio of beauty clients. You will build media and influencer relationships and craft compelling story angles to secure high-quality coverage.

You’ll manage press office activity, product launches, events and influencer programmes, leading projects from planning through delivery while mentoring junior team members and delivering clear client updates.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in PR or communications, ideally within beauty, lifestyle or consumer brands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media and influencer relationships.
• Exceptional organisation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day for a portfolio of beauty clients.
• Building relationships with media, influencers and partners.
• Developing creative story angles and pitching for coverage.
• Managing press office activity, product launches, events and influencer programmes.
• Leading projects from planning through delivery.
• Preparing client reports, presentations and campaign recommendations.
• Supporting and mentoring Communications Coordinators and interns.
• Collaborating with senior team to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Media relations

Influencer relations

Project management

Excellent communication

Beauty industry

Job description

The Senior Communications Executive is a vital role within the agency and is instrumental in effectively executing communication plans on behalf of their designated clients, ensuring a proactive, leading approach. With 3-5 years’ experience, they are well organized and drive efficiencies across their teams, demonstrating clear updates and knowledge for clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves the pace of agency life, thrives on building media and influencer relationships, and is ready to take ownership of client work while continuing to develop their career.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the day-to-day management of a portfolio of beauty clients.
• Building strong relationships with media, influencers and industry partners.
• Developing creative story angles and pitching to secure high-quality coverage.
• Managing press office activity, product launches, events and influencer programmes.
• Leading projects from planning through to delivery.
• Preparing client reports, presentations and campaign recommendations.
• Supporting and mentoring Communications Coordinators and interns.
• Working closely with senior team members to deliver exceptional client service.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Around 3–5 years' experience in PR or communications, ideally within beauty, lifestyle or consumer brands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media and influencer relationships.
• Exceptional organisation and project management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to build trusted client relationships.
• A genuine passion for beauty and the communications industry.

Why SEEN?

At SEEN, you'll work alongside talented people who are passionate about creativity, collaboration and delivering exceptional work. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career across an integrated beauty agency, partnering with teams across Communications, Brand Experience, Community X SEEN and Creative to bring inspiring ideas to life.

SEEN Group Mission

Originating ideas so inspiring they elevate perceptions of beauty.

Our Values

Creativity Inclusivity Positivity Excellence

If you would like to learn more about SEEN Group visit seengroup.com or follow us on Instagram @seen_group and @communityxseen