Director of PR

Director of PR COMMUNICATIONS About Us We are a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are seeking a Director of Public Relations to own media relations, press strategy, and the company's external narrative. You will lead proactive storytelling, manage the press and reputation, and build the thought-leadership platform that elevates the brand. What You’ll Do ● PR Strategy: Own the public relations strategy, press plan, and external narrative. ● Media Relations: Build and manage relationships with press, analysts, and influencers. ● Storytelling: Drive proactive storytelling, announcements, and thought leadership. ● Reputation: Manage reputation and support crisis-communications readiness. ● Executive Visibility: Build executive visibility through speaking, bylines, and media. ● Measurement: Track media coverage, share of voice, and PR impact. What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 8+ years in public relations or media, including team or program leadership. ● Media Network: Established media relationships and a strong pitching track record. ● Storytelling: Exceptional writing and narrative skills. ● Reputation: Experience managing reputation and issues. ● Executive Comms: Experience building executive visibility. ● Analytical: Ability to measure PR impact and share of voice. ● Education: Bachelor's in communications, journalism, PR, or related. Bonus Points ● Agency: Agency-side PR leadership background. ● Industry: Media relationships in the client's markets. ● Crisis: Crisis-communications experience. ● Corporate Milestones: Experience with IPO, M&A, or major announcement PR. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $165,000 to $195,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan. Qualifications ● Experience: 8+ years in public relations or media, including team or program leadership. ● Media Network: Established media relationships and a strong pitching track record. ● Storytelling: Exceptional writing and narrative skills. ● Reputation: Experience managing reputation and issues. ● Executive Comms: Experience building executive visibility. ● Analytical: Ability to measure PR impact and share of voice. ● Education: Bachelor's in communications, journalism, PR, or related.