Senior PR & Media Relations Manager – Beauty Industry
We are seeking a Senior PR & Media Relations Manager with 5+ years of beauty PR experience to join Olive Tree People as we expand in the U.S. market. This role reports directly to the VP of Marketing and Communication and requires a candidate with strong writing skills, a Rolodex of media contacts in the beauty industry , experience in ad buying, and the ability to organize high-impact press events. Experience both in-house and at an agency is preferred .
Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute media engagement strategies, including national / consumer press, local / regional, and trade media.
- Write, edit, and upload press releases, ensuring maximum media exposure. You must be a top-tier writer with the ability to craft compelling stories.
- Leverage your Rolodex of media contacts to secure high-impact coverage.
- Lead ad buying strategies in top-tier media outlets to maximize brand reach.
- Organize and execute press events, media roundtables, and brand activations .
- Build and maintain strong connections with journalists, editors, and industry influencers.
- Manage media outreach, follow-ups, and press engagements.
- Arrange interviews and press coverage to elevate brand awareness.
- Monitor media coverage and compile press clippings.
- Assist with internal communication initiatives , including newsletters and company-wide updates.
- Support other communication-related activities within the company.
- Paid Print and Online Ad Buying in Top Tier Media
- Work closely with the VP of Marketing and Communication to align PR strategies with overall brand goals.
Qualifications :
5+ years of beauty PR experience .Proven track record of writing and distributing press releases as a top-tier writer .Strong, existing relationships with top-tier media, journalists, and editors .A Rolodex of media contacts within the beauty and lifestyle industries.Experience with ad buying in top-tier media outlets .Proven ability to organize and execute press events .Strong relationships with beauty and lifestyle media.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to shifting tasks.Experience with influencer outreach and brand gifting.Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.Ability to work independently and in a team setting.Creative, solution-based approach.