Director, PR (LA or NYC Based)

The role

You will develop earned communication strategies for North America and global markets. You will lead the PR calendar, oversee US agency partnerships, and drive campaign storytelling for brand launches and initiatives.

What you will do

• Lead development of PR strategies for brand priorities and purpose-led campaigns
• Own the global PR calendar and messaging framework
• Support media coverage in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and business publications
• Position artist-led moments such as red carpets and campaign collaborations
• Oversee day-to-day management of US media agency
• Establish strategy for seeding Media, VIPs and MUA’s
• Lead 360 PR planning for global product launches, events, and brand campaigns
• Drive creation of global PR materials including press releases and toolkits
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance
• Partner with leadership on internal announcements and executive communications

Required qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of public relations or brand communications experience
• Demonstrated success of creating dynamic and results-driven communication strategies
• Creative excellence in press communications, writing skills and presentation development
• Deep familiarity with the global beauty landscape
• Strategic thinker with strong writing skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Proven ability to lead through complexity and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Must be able to work from Corporate Office 3 days a week

Nice to have

• Experience ideally in beauty, luxury, fashion, or lifestyle

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans and company match
• Paid family leave
• Education-related programs
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary vacation time

About the company

Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand that became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. The brand is globally available in 32 markets.