Origins & Bumble & bumble - Assistant Communications & Influencer Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Communications Manager to join the Origins & bumble Communications team reporting to the Senior Marketing & Consumer Engagement Manager The successful candidate should be passionate about social/digital demonstrated via excellent relationships with social influencers and experience of socially led campaigns.

Creative thinking is key; part of your responsibilities will be identifying opportunities in addition to new product launches to promote the brand and grow online conversation. Working closely with the Senior Marketing & Consumer Engagement Manager, you will support on the execution of strategy, as well as the day to day running of the press office including management of global assets and press release editing.

Analytical skills and an understanding of reporting is essential, ensuring all PR activities are followed up with detailed reports reflecting KPI measurements. You will be a great team player and can build strong relationships with other departments within the brand to align on launch plans and maximise PR initiatives.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Works with Senior Marketing & Consumer Engagement Manager in planning and executing strategies, product launches, events, press and digital activations that are aligned with the overall business objectives Promote the brand and its products by generating editorial coverage across all forms of media, with a strong focus on digital Maintain project budgets Manage the Communications Coordinator Manage External Agencies PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Planning and executing strategies, product launches, events, press and digital activations that are aligned with the overall business objectives Oversee event planning and organisation and manage critical timings and roles and responsibilities Negotiate with suppliers to support the needs of the press office Work with all functions to ensure 360-degree launches that are strategically aligned across brand teams Coach and develop Communications Coordinator / Assistant Oversee the day-to-day running of the Origins and Bumble and bumble press office Promote the brand and its products by generating social and editorial coverage across all forms of consumer and trade media Work with team to pitch story and creative content ideas to press and influencers that elevate the brands, product category, consumer mindset moments and key brand pillars including Sustainability Foster and manage relationships with editors, digital influencers, tiktokers and key people of influence Schedule regular meetings with key media and influencers Consistently deliver on media coverage, influencer engagement and content goals that build equity and awareness for the brand Identify disruptive paid partnership opportunities with relevant influencers and like-minded brands General: Raising POs Manage Trade Media agency for Origins and Bumble and bumble Act as main point of contact for media and influencer monitoring agencies oversee the results reporting process Work closely with legal to produce relevant influencer partnership agreements Build relationships within the salon networks to support the communications strategy including key brand spokespeople for appointments, quotes and shoots Develop event recaps to share with senior stakeholders and global teams Manage Hot Off the Press coverage announcements to internal executives Support Fashion Week partnerships Present at brand conferences and press / influencer events as necessary Prepare efficient agendas for weekly department status meetings Maintain project budgets Create and maintain a balanced budget for special projects and events Qualifications Must have at least 4+ years PR/Communications experience Strong and established Influencer and media relationships Exemplary capabilities within the digital and social media beauty landscape Creative but also results-driven Highly organised and have extreme attention to detail An enthusiastic team player Agile and adaptable Ability to prioritise a busy workload Proactivity Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Experience in event or launch planning Strong presentations skills Should demonstrate a passion for the cosmetic business and in particular, understand Origins and Bumble and bumble philosophy and point of difference Experience in luxury a plus Job: Communications / Public Relations Primary Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-GB- Job Type: Standard Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1st (Day) Shift Job Number: 2310186 Estee Lauder Companies is an equal opportunities employer.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.