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, and agency-wide monthly 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 virtual
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 cheerleaders 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.
The Senior Manager of Beauty should have an intermediate-level proficiency in beauty & wellness media and a strong understanding of the space. The ideal candidate also has strong relationships with reporters across national and regional (primarily New York and Los Angeles) business and consumer press.
Position Reports to
Senior Vice President of Beauty
Core Responsibilities
Media Expertise
- Develop and execute PR strategies and dynamic narratives that align with overarching client objectives and business goals, in collaboration with divisional leadership.
- Support the strategic planning and execution of media outreach plans, working closely with the Division Head to ensure high-impact results
- Proactively initiate innovative brand‑building opportunities and creative pitches that push beyond traditional media boundaries
- Secure stories and brand narratives across national and regional online, print, broadcast, and podcast platforms
- Maintain daily high‑level engagement with editors and media stakeholders across the business and beauty sectors to foster long‑term partnerships
- Draft authoritative press releases and high‑level written materials that effectively position brands for maximum coverage
Client Management
- Maintain regular, high‑touch communication with clients across all channels, acting as a trusted partner to help build long‑term rapport
- Ensure the integrity and strategic alignment of all client materials and written deliverables
- Manage the monthly reporting process to track performance metrics and demonstrate measurable agency value
Team Management & Development
- Mentor and develop junior staff members, providing the consistent guidance necessary to support their professional trajectory
- Partner with division leadership to fostering a culture of high performance and professional advancement
- 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
Ideal Profile
- Strategic thinker
- Media‑obsessed and culturally fluent
- Calm under pressure
- Collaborative and growth‑minded with a commitment to continuous mentorship and individual growth
- Action‑oriented with a proactive bias for high‑impact execution
About You
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- A strong editorial network of business editors and writers
- A clear vision of the industry and competitive landscape
- Naturally proactive, with outstanding attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
- A people person, skilled at building and nurturing relationships, with proven experience in supportive team management
- Skilled writer and communicator
- Ability to both balance many priorities and act resourcefully, all while maintaining a positive attitude
- Vaccination against COVID‑19 is a requirement if hired. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief, or exception required under applicable law.
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 401(k) 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 Monthly 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
Contact
careers@jbc-pr.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 anyway. 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.
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