PR Specialist - Jo Malone

Location Tokyo
Discipline Marketing, Sales
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Reference 53631

Role Overview

A luxury beauty and fragrance brand is seeking a PR Specialist to lead and execute its communications strategy. This role involves advising internal stakeholders, managing media relations, and driving brand awareness through strategic public relations, events, and partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in beauty PR, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic counsel to internal teams on communications plans and performance updates

  • Represent the communications function in key meetings, presenting strategies and outcomes

  • Develop and implement comprehensive PR and communications strategies

  • Drive regional brand awareness through targeted PR initiatives, events, and collaborations

  • Lead and manage the communications team, optimizing workflows and output

  • Build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, and opinion leaders

  • Maintain and update press, influencer, and makeup artist databases for relevance

  • Oversee PR activities across all brand lines within the company

  • Act as a liaison in partnership meetings and strategic planning

  • Secure impactful media coverage across broadcast, print, digital, and online platforms

  • Support retail partners with communications and promotional efforts

  • Draft and translate press releases and other communication materials

  • Coordinate with design teams for visual assets and artwork

  • Manage daily press office operations, including sample distribution

  • Track and report media coverage weekly

  • Present performance metrics and results to internal stakeholders

Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in public relations or communications within the beauty industry

  • Strong writing skills and ability to adapt tone of voice

  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure

  • Established relationships with media and influencers, and experience organizing events