Executive Director, Media Relations

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking an Executive Director, Media Relations to serve as a strategic communications leader within the company. The role involves providing dedicated communications counsel and executional leadership in support of a senior leader of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in leadership communications, media relations, and corporate affairs, with significant exposure to C-suite leaders.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on high-stakes, high-visibility communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to develop and sustain an authentic leadership voice.
• Deep understanding of media landscapes, reputation management, and executive positioning across business and lifestyle platforms.
• Exceptional media relations experience, including a strong track record of developing, pitching, and landing impactful media placements.
• Established media relationships that can be leveraged in service of strategic communications goals.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex, long-term initiatives while operating effectively in fast-moving, high-visibility environments.
• Experience working within matrixed, global organizations.
• Background in beauty, luxury, consumer goods, or adjacent industries preferred.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education-related programs
• paid holidays and vacation time
• many others