Manager, Corporate Communications

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE: ELF) stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People and Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys. We have annual revenues of ~$600 million and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 17 consecutive quarters of net sales growth as we have grown to be the #3 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (delivering 200% of target over each of the last four fiscal years), equity given to every full-time employee as a part of their new hire package, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty, but any industry.

About the role

We are currently looking for an experienced Corporate Communications professional to join our dynamic, high-growth company. This position is based in our New York office which is currently open in a hybrid model and reports to the Sr. Director, Corporate Communications.

The Manager, Corporate Communications will help develop and deliver a multi-pronged communications strategy to support internal communications, employee engagement, media relations and corporate-led digital communications. The Manager will create a steady flow of compelling stories for internal and external channels, including but not limited to LinkedIn and elfbeauty.com to drive awareness internally and externally while also planning, writing, and editing strategic updates, organizational announcements, and other communications. Additionally, the role will help with executive thought-leadership and purpose-led initiatives to further elevate e.l.f. Beauty.

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 7+ years communications experience along with strong written and verbal communication skills – including storytelling skills – as well as strong interpersonal skills. We need someone who is a natural creative writer able to write clear, compelling narratives customized for various stakeholders across the organization frequently with and for senior executives. Strong social media experience is preferred with LinkedIn being necessary as is the strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Finally, if you have a passion for beauty, that is a definite plus!

Detailed Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Help lead employee engagement, culture & purpose activations and internal & external communications (e.g. monthly newsletter, launch of employee advocacy program, purpose-driven campaigns and events, etc).
• Create a steady flow of compelling stories for internal and external channels, including but not limited to LinkedIn, elfbeauty.com, and company-wide emails to drive awareness internally and externally.
• Plan, write, edit and/or proofread strategic updates, organizational announcements, and other communications, as well as supporting strategic communications plans.
• Partner with Integrated Marketing Communications and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on communications campaigns and foster integrated approaches to internal and digital communications in addition to employee engagement.
• Measure effectiveness of communications, looking for ways to continually modify, innovate and improve to deliver maximum value for the intended audience.
• Help oversee corporate communications agencies, building strong partnerships that delivering against objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree – BS/BA, Majors in Journalism, Communications or English preferred.
• A minimum of 7+ years communications experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required – including storytelling skills – as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• A natural creative writer who can write clear, compelling narratives customized for various stakeholders.
• Experience in the beauty industry is preferred.
• Strong social media experience is preferred, especially LinkedIn.
• Ability to work directly with senior executives and a proven track-record in developing authentic and inspiring communications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills accompanied by the ability to multi-task and problem-solve.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Team player and self-starter with a positive attitude.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at supervisors’ discretion.

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