PR Manager, Beauty (New York City Metropolitan Area)

About Us:

Since JBC launched in January 2014, we've been hyper-focused on one thing, and one thing only: results. By crafting meaningful narratives and devising dynamic, results-driven strategies, we've developed an innovative roadmap to media relations that ultimately drives growth and scale for our partners. JBC is proud to represent today's most uniquely competitive brands that are upending the evolving consumer market. We build meaningful relationships with our partners on the pillars of transparency and empathy, and with our unique data-driven approach, our efforts speak to consumers, investors and the industry as a whole to secure market share and a defining foothold within our portfolio brands’ respective categories.

JBC is headquartered in both New York City and Los Angeles, but our reach is global. Our team is widely respected with a talent retention rate that is amongst the highest in the industry — reflected in our longstanding commitment to a forward-thinking workplace culture. We provide compassionate benefit packages, including comprehensive reproductive-care benefits, four-day summer workweeks, agency-wide mental health days. We view our work through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion — championing the next generation of entrepreneurs, no matter their identity or background.

Some of our competitive, human-first programming includes:

• Split in-office x work-from-home schedule
• Flexible PTO and four-day summer workweeks
• Commitment to DEI via workshops, speaker sessions, and engagement opportunities
• Ongoing philanthropic events, both in-person and virtually

About the Job:

In this role, you’ll manage and execute day-to-day public relations efforts as well as manage client expectations. Senior-level staff also act as a cheerleader for the agency -- suggesting new initiatives for team building, keeping a positive work environment, and mentoring junior staff -- and have developed strong relationships with both media and clients.

With a roster of dynamic venture-backed brands, you will help craft messaging and leverage media relationships to create compelling narratives that support your client’s vision and mission.

Position Reports to: SVP of Impact

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Developing PR strategies and dynamic pitches to meet client objectives and goals with guidance from the Division Head
• Strategic planning and execution of outreach plans with guidance from Division Head
• Draft press releases and update critical client materials and written collateral.
• Architect compelling narratives that support the client’s vision and long-term mission.

Media Expertise

• Pitching and securing feature stories, brand stories, etc. on a national and regional level across online, print, broadcast, and podcast media
• Communicating daily with editors/media and continuing to build strong relationships with key editors in business, fashion, lifestyle, travel, technology, and more
• Initiating new, creative pitches and brand-building opportunities to drive visibility

Client Leadership

• Manage client expectations and build strong partnerships through regular communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
• Oversee monthly client reporting to ensure strategic alignment and transparency.
• Provide day-to-day account management to ensure all programs meet defined business goals.

Team Management & Development

• Mentor and manage junior staff to foster professional growth and performance.
• Supervise the junior team in the organization and distribution of all press clippings as they are published or printed.
• Act as an agency cheerleader by suggesting team-building initiatives and fostering a supportive culture.
• Leverage approved AI tools to streamline research and administrative workflows, improving the speed and consistency of daily tasks while strictly adhering to agency data-privacy protocols and ensuring every AI-generated draft undergoes thorough human fact-checking

Business Growth

• Manage JBC brand pitching to relevant media and columns to continue building the agency's presence.
• Brainstorm and present unique opportunities to continue to elevate JBC’s profile within the industry.

About You:

Ideal Profile

• Naturally proactive, with outstanding attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
• People-focused, skilled at building and nurturing relationships
• Proven experience in supportive team management
• Skilled writer and communicator
• Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• A strong editorial network of business editors and writers
• A clear vision of the industry and competitive landscape
• Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement if hired. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or an exception required under applicable law.

Benefits:

JBC is committed to the health, happiness, and well-being of each and every one of our employees, both professionally and personally. We strive to make our workplace one where team members are not only supported across their short- and long-term trajectory of career growth but are also fulfilled as people, in and out of the office.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Flexible paid time off policy, including vacation + additional paid caregiver leave
• 4-day workweeks in the Summer and early closures on Fridays, Fall through Spring
• 12 weeks paid leave to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child, with a 6-month waiting period for full-time employees
• Inclusive holiday calendar and a paid break in December, running from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day
• Comprehensive health insurance for all employees, and a 401k matching plan for you to invest in your future
• In-house committees that plan monthly programming as it relates to internships, team-building, community service, employee recognition, and more
• Monthly stipend toward cell phone
• Flexible working schedules and a hybrid in-office schedule with Fridays always remote
• No waiting period for paid sick leave
• Generous bereavement leave policy, including pregnancy loss
• Agency-wide Mental Health Days
• Additional Mental Health paid time away for parents each week

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Job Location:

• Hybrid: 3 days remote + 2 days in-office in New York, NY or Beverly Hills, CA

Contact: View email address on apply.placed-app.com

Pay is based on several factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to email us anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Jennifer Bett Communications, LLC (“JBC”) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. JBC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.