Beauty PR Account Manager Position Available at LEDE Company in New York

The Lede Company, a comprehensive strategy and communications consulting firm, is seeking a skilled Public Relations Account Manager to join their beauty division in New York. This hybrid position offers an opportunity to work with high-profile clients in the consumer packaged goods, lifestyle, and fashion industries.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will take charge of managing and executing critical client objectives across multiple beauty and wellness accounts. This role encompasses developing impactful public relations strategies for product launches and special events, conducting strategic media outreach for editorial coverage across various timelines, and enhancing brand visibility through social media initiatives and influencer collaborations.

Working alongside internal teams and client partners, the Account Manager will ensure seamless coordination of key projects while simultaneously overseeing five to eight client accounts. The position requires meeting and surpassing communication objectives and lead generation targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute consistent media pitching efforts to secure comprehensive coverage for client brands
• Create exceptional internal and external communication materials, including writing, editing, and proofreading marketing content
• Craft engaging brand narratives and compelling storytelling approaches
• Manage client communication strategies, programs, special events, and marketing campaigns from conception to completion while maintaining budget compliance
• Partner with different agency departments to utilize comprehensive network expertise for client benefit
• Build meaningful relationships with prominent and emerging media professionals
• Establish and maintain connections with press representatives, industry experts, thought leaders, and beauty influencers
• Supervise junior staff members in reviewing client materials, summary reports, and media coverage
• Offer strategic guidance in partnership with senior account leadership
• Maintain office presence for a minimum of three days weekly
• Accommodate evening and weekend commitments for events and special projects as needed

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess five to six years of public relations agency experience specifically within the beauty and wellness sector. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred. The ideal applicant will demonstrate extensive knowledge of applicable brands, cultural trends, and market landscape, including current developments, industry dynamics, and media relationships.

Essential qualifications include a proven track record of securing meaningful media placements, strong networking capabilities with established connections to key influencers and industry leaders, and exceptional project management abilities focused on organization and strategic planning. Superior communication skills in writing, speaking, and presentation are mandatory, along with excellent interpersonal abilities to promote collaboration and sustain professional relationships.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The perfect candidate embodies high energy and enthusiasm with genuine passion for communications and public relations work. They demonstrate results-driven focus, outstanding project management capabilities, multitasking proficiency, and excellent time management with strong organizational skills.

Superior written and verbal communication abilities are essential, including skills in information gathering, active listening, open dialogue, effective idea articulation, and confident public speaking. The candidate should excel in fast-paced environments, possess exceptional relationship-building skills, work collaboratively with team members, and feel comfortable in startup-style work environments.

Compensation and Application Process

The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 annually. Interested candidates should submit their resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Senior Account Manager.”

The Lede Company maintains equal opportunity employment practices, considering all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

About The Lede Company

The Lede Company operates as a comprehensive strategy, communications, and social impact consulting firm with specialization across corporate, entertainment, brand, and nonprofit sectors. Through dedicated divisions including Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content, and Social Impact, the company collaborates with clients to achieve business and social objectives through innovative storytelling, media strategies, campaigns, and strategic partnerships. Their service portfolio leverages extensive expertise, industry relationships, and resources to surpass client expectations and deliver measurable results.