Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Wella Operations US LLC; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 135.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Descrizione del lavoro

Wella Company seeks a Senior Manager, Global Corporate Communications to lead writing for internal and external channels, including C-suite messaging, press materials, and video scripts. This role partners with HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, and ESG to shape corporate communications and manage risk across a global, matrixed organization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in corporate communications with a strong portfolio, plus experience in a global or IPO-ready environment and comfort collaborating

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of corporate communications, journalism, or editorial experience.
• Experience in a global, matrixed corporate environment; IPO-readiness exposure a plus.
• In-house and agency experience preferred; beauty or fashion industry experience a plus.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute C-suite and corporate communications strategies across global programs and risk management.
• Manage high-profile, high-priority communications projects with tight timelines and quality control.
• Write and edit content for internal and external channels: intranet, emails, press releases, social, website copy.
• Draft executive communications and video scripts for leadership messages and initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Cyber, Legal/Compliance, and ESG on corporate-wide initiatives and messaging.

Conoscenze

Strong writing portfolio

AP style

Global, matrixed environment

C-suite messaging

Project management

Video scripting

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Location

• New York, CA, US
• New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Title: Senior Manager, Global Corporate Communications

Reports to: Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together,WEenable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

WellaCompany is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, WellaCompany and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, WellaCompany empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

Wella Company’s Global Corporate Communications team is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Corporate Communications to serve as the team’s lead writer across internal and external channels. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Communications and Corporate Affairs, this role develops and executes high profile, high priority internal and external communications that support global corporate programs, change management, employee engagement, external stakeholder outreach, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute C-suite and corporate communications strategies and tactics, in line with the five strategic pillars, to support global corporate programs, change management, professional community building, employee engagement, external stakeholder outreach, and risk management.
• Manage multiple high profile, high-priority communications projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, high quality and accuracy standards, and stakeholder expectations are met.

Writing & Content Development

• Conceptualize, write, and edit high-quality, engaging content for internal and external channels — the global intranet, company-wide emails, C-suite leadership messaging, social media, corporate announcements, press releases, FAQs, and website copy.

Executive Communications & Video Scripting

• Write and manage C-suite executive communications, including social media copy and thought-leadership content for internal and external publishing.
• Draft clear, engaging video scripts — C-suite leadership messages, corporate initiatives, and social media — translating complex topics into audience-appropriate narratives.

Internal Announcements

• Partner with HR, IT, Cyber, Legal/Compliance, and ESG to create clear communications on corporate-wide initiatives, policies, and organizational updates.
• Write and edit internal announcements for organizational changes, programs, system launches, and corporate initiatives, translating complex or technical information for diverse employee audiences.

External Communications

• Update and draft messaging for high profile proactive and reactive media opportunities, and draft and edit press releases.
• Maintain the knowledge base of current messaging on company facts, issues, and positions.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Events

• Lead proactive planning meetings with market and function stakeholders (especially HR, IT, Cyber, Compliance) to align priorities, reinforce governance, and identify content, approvals, and resources.
• Work with market communications leads to harmonize cluster and global messaging, align publishing schedules, maintain a consistent corporate voice, and coordinate approvals with leadership.
• Support corporate events and assist with Town Hall production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of corporate communications, journalism, or editorial experience, with a strong writing portfolio spanning internal and external channels.
• Experience in a global, matrixed corporate environment; ideally in a global role; public company or IPO-readiness exposure a plus.
• Both in-house and agency experience preferred; beauty or fashion industry experience a plus
• Exceptional writer and editor across formats — C-suite leadership messaging, announcements, press releases, video scripts, social copy, intranet and website content.
• Able to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging messaging for diverse global employee audiences.
• Strong editorial judgment and command of AP style, with meticulous proofreading and quality control.
• Comfortable partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders (HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, ESI) and coordinating approvals.
• Organized project manager able to run multiple high profile, high priority deadlines at once in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Digital fluency across intranet, email, and social platforms; familiarity with video production and content workflows.

Workstyle & Personality

• Collaborative team player and self-starter — reliable, accountable, and comfortable with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset.
• Positive attitude and a curiosity about the business and its brands.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $120,000 - $135,000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role.

Benefits

• health insurance
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)

NOTICES

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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