Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Wella International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Wella Company in New York is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Corporate Communications to lead writing across internal and external channels. You will develop and execute communications that support global programs, change management, employee engagement, external stakeholder outreach, and risk management.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Communications and Corporate Affairs, you will collaborate with HR, IT, Cyber, Legal/Compliance, and ESG, manage high-profile projects, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, PR, or related field.
• 10+ years of corporate communications and editorial experience with strong writing.
• Experience in global, matrixed environments; IPO-readiness a plus.
• In-house and agency experience preferred; beauty or fashion industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead writer for internal and external communications across channels.
• Draft C-suite messaging and create engaging video scripts.
• Coordinate internal announcements with HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, and ESG.
• Draft press releases and manage media opportunities.
• Plan stakeholder meetings with market leads and harmonize messaging.

Skills

Writing & editing

AP style

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, PR, or related field

Job description

Position Title: Senior Manager, Global Corporate Communications

Department: Corporate Affairs

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)

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.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

The Role

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.

Minimum Qualification

• 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.

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.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please [e-mail]. This email account will not respond to inquiries regarding the status of a candidate’s application.

Wella participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Information regarding your rights: Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, skills and in comparison to internal incumbents currently in similar roles. 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.

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

In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).