Job Description

Shape the Future of Beauty with PCA

Created over 36 years ago, The PCA Group of Companies is a privately-owned, global beauty holding company with ~1,500 employees across five international regions. We power omnichannel distribution and fulfillment for the world's most exciting beauty and fragrance brandsand we're just getting started.

Position Summary

The Public Relations Manager is responsible for leading internal and external communications , press relations, media engagement, and product seeding initiatives across PCA and affiliated entities including The Premiere Group and BEAUTYSPACE US.

This role ensures consistent brand messaging, proactive storytelling, and positive media visibility while supporting executive communications and organizational alignment across PCA's global business units.

The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator with strong media relationships, exceptional writing skills, and experience in beauty, consumer goods, or lifestyle sectors.

Core Responsibilities

Public Relations & Media Relations

• Develop and execute PR strategies across PCA subsidiaries including The Premiere Group and BEAUTYSPACE US.
• Manage relationships with media outlets, journalists, influencers, and industry publications.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, talking points, and executive statements.
• Coordinate product seeding initiatives with Brand Management and Marketing teams.
• Track and report on press coverage, media ROI, and sentiment analysis.

Internal Communications

• Lead internal communication strategies for major announcements, policy rollouts, leadership updates, and organizational changes.
• Partner with HR and Executive Leadership to support employee engagement communications, performance review cycles, PTO policy rollouts, and corporate initiatives.
• Ensure messaging aligns with PCA's values: Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, and Continuous Improvement.

Event Communications Support

• Supervise Events Coordinator to support PR-related event planning including product launches, trade shows, press previews, and brand showcases.
• Develop event messaging, press invitations, and post-event coverage.

Social & Marketing Collaboration

• Provide limited support to social media teams to ensure PR messaging alignment.
• Collaborate with Growth Marketing and Brand Management to integrate PR strategy into product launches and campaigns.

Supervisory Responsibility

? Direct oversight of one Events Coordinator.

? Responsible for coaching, performance management, and development in alignment with PCA's performance review standards (where 80% of team members are expected to meet expectations, consistent with PCA review calibration).

Work Environment

This role is In-House Monday Thursday 9-6pm, Friday WFH 9-6

Physical Demands

Standard office-related physical requirements including sitting, standing, computer use, and occasional lifting of press kits or event materials.

Qualifications

Required

• 35 years of Public Relations or Corporate Communications experience, preferably in beauty, fragrance, consumer goods, or retail.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Proven experience managing press outreach and media relationships.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple brands simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating product seeding or influencer outreach programs.
• Familiarity with media tracking tools and PR analytics platforms.
• Experience supervising junior staff or coordinators preferred.

Why Join PCA?

• Work with globally recognized beauty brands.
• Salary commensurate with experience ($100,000.00 to $125,000.00)
• High visibility with senior leadership.

As you know from our PCA recruiting philosophy, we look for people who can execute with discipline while thinking five steps ahead the same approach we use in our Brand Manager and Paid Media Specialist roles across the organization.

Apply Today: THIS IS AN IN-HOUSE POSITION LOCATED IN NEW YORK, NY

If you're ready to shape the next generation of beauty innovation, we want to meet you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The PCA Group of Companies recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

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