Communications Manager

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.* tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

But tarte™ doesn't stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand's DNA. tarte is committed to lifting up others, having cleared thousands of teacher wishlists & mentoring future leaders & entrepreneurs through the tartelette U & internship programs & the shape your future™ small business awards. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte's mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock high-performance natural™ ingredients? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Communications Manager

Tarte cosmetics is seeking a talented and experienced Communications Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for crafting content in the brand voice as well as developing and implementing communication strategies to promote and enhance our brand presence. The Communications Manager will work closely with internal teams to drive copywriting, create compelling content, engage with media outlets, and effectively communicate key messages to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal teams and external agency to develop and implement communication strategies to optimize brand awareness and sentiment
• Create engaging angles and content for press releases, newsletters, social media, and other communication channels within brand voice
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists to secure coverage
• Write media-friendly pitches and press materials to attract media attention
• Craft suite hooks and creative messaging to capture the interest of potential clients
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels
• Support copywriting and creative communication needs for cross-functional departments  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
• Min 4 years proven experience in a communications, editorial or public relations role
• Strong writing and editing skills with a creative flair; ability to adopt brand voice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with media relations and pitching to journalists
• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing strategies
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Our Perks:

• Salary range: $80-100K (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
• Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment