Colgate Palmolive

Social & Communications Manager

Colgate Palmolive • $124K — $174K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of public relations, corporate communications, or experiential marketing experience.
  • Proven track record in securing impactful earned media.
  • Strategic knowledge of media relations and crisis communications.
  • Experience with PR software and media monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on the strategy for PR and earned media campaigns.
  • Lead PR initiatives in partnership with the agency of record.
  • Draft press releases, media alerts, and executive briefings.
  • Manage corporate reputation and assist in crisis communications.
  • Drive press buzz around product launches and cultural moments.
  • Develop thought-leadership platforms for executives.
  • Oversee agency management of PR campaigns and events.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
  • Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days plus 13 paid holidays.
  • Adjustments to sick leave based on role and location.
Full Job Description
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #176175 - New York, New York, United States

Summary:

The Manager, PR & Communications will be a key leader on the Integrated Marketing team. You will partner with the overarching Marketing organization and brand teams to lead visionary brand storytelling that builds corporate reputation, drives differentiated awareness, and secures impactful earned media. This role focuses on spearheading traditional PR strategy, reputation management, experiential marketing events, and comprehensive earned media tactics, as well as overseeing their flawless execution.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic communications leader with deep expertise in media relations and public relations, while remaining an integrated marketer at heart. They have a passion for bringing brands to life through earned media, high-impact experiential activations, and strategic reputation management in support of 360-degree marketing initiatives. They are experienced at working cross-functionally to invent and implement innovative PR initiatives that drive brand love, protect the corporate narrative, and deliver on strategic business objectives. This person would work across multiple brands to bring operational efficiencies, fiscal responsibility, and deep knowledge to elevate and escalate our business.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate on the vision and strategy for comprehensive PR and earned media campaigns that elevate brand reputation and drive cultural relevance.
  • Lead the strategic direction of PR initiatives in partnership with our PR agency of record (AOR), ensuring campaigns align with overarching business and marketing objectives.
  • Spearhead traditional PR tactics, including drafting press releases, media alerts, messaging architectures, talking points, and executive briefing materials.
  • Proactively manage corporate and brand reputation by monitoring the media landscape, identifying potential risks, and assisting in crisis communications and issues management strategies.
  • Envision new opportunities to bring the brand to life and drive press buzz around new product launches, corporate milestones, tentpoles, and cultural moments.
  • Develop thought-leadership platforms for key executives, including securing speaking engagements, industry awards, and bylined article opportunities.
  • Lead agency and supplier resources for the day-to-day management of PR campaigns and experiential event logistics, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Serve as a communications leader within the organization, collaborating closely with internal partners-including brand marketing, CSR, DE&I, digital, and shopper marketing-to align messaging and ensure a cohesive external narrative.
  • Partner with cross-marketing and agency teams to develop KPIs, measurement frameworks, and reporting for PR growth, share of voice, and earned media value (EMV).
  • Monitor, measure, and analyze the effectiveness of PR and experiential initiatives; make recommendations to optimize performance and communicate wins across the organization.

Required Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 8 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or experiential marketing, with a proven track record of securing high-impact earned media.
  • Strategic and operational knowledge of media relations, press event execution, reputation management, and crisis communications.

Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience with PR software, media databases, and monitoring tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack) for trend spotting, sentiment tracking, and KPI reporting.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for crafting compelling narratives, press materials, and pitches rapidly.
  • Strong strategic thinker who can conceptualize around an existing brand concept and develop PR-driven stories relevant to our target audience and the media.
  • Solid understanding of the evolving media landscape and emerging trends in experiential marketing.
  • Experience leading or supporting corporate thought-leadership and executive visibility programs.


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) is a consumer products company whose products are marketed in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world. It operates in two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Oral Care business products include Colgate Total, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, Colgate Max Fresh, Colgate Optic White, and Colgate Luminous White toothpastes, Colgate 360° manual toothbrushes and Colgate and Colgate Plax mouth rinses. Colgate's Oral Care business also includes dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and oral health professionals. Its Personal Care products also include Palmolive, Softsoap and Sanex brand shower gels, Palmolive, Irish Spring, and Protex bar soaps and Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick and Sanex deodorants and antiperspirants. It sells liquid hand soap under the Palmolive, Protex and Softsoap brands. Colgate, through its Hill's Pet Nutrition segment (Hill's), manufactures pet nutrition products for dogs and cats.

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At Colgate-Palmolive, every position is a chance to enhance global health and well-being. Whether you're involved in product development, marketing, finance, or technology, you'll contribute to projects that touch lives worldwide. Our team's diversity and commitment to inclusive leadership help foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives lead to dynamic solutions.

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With a multitude of career paths and job opportunities at all levels, Colgate-Palmolive empowers you to tailor your career journey. From internships to leadership roles, every career stage at Colgate-Palmolive is supported by extensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring that your career aspirations have no limits.

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Learn more about Colgate Palmolive
Size
33,800 employees
Market Cap
$66.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1806
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$16.4 billion
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