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Director of Public Relations (direct hire)

Onward Search, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Director of Public Relations (direct hire) This range is provided by Onward Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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One of our clients in the Dallas, TX area seeks a

Director of Public Relations

to elevate brand visibility, protect reputation, and align communications with growth objectives.

This role partners with Marketing & Communications leadership and cross-functional teams to drive proactive media, issues management, and executive thought leadership across a large U.S. footprint. Culture is energetic and purpose-driven, with a mission to help people live healthier, more active lives.

Type: Direct hire, Hybrid

Schedule: Regular business hours weekly

Director of Public Relations Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field

8 to 10 years

(up to 12 years max) of progressive PR/communications or corporate reputation experience; strong tenure preferred or clear rationale for short stints

Proven media relations experience and proficiency in

AP Style writing

Track record developing and executing PR strategies for

consumer brands; multi-location services or retail preferred

Exceptional writing, editing, and strategic storytelling; meticulous attention to detail

Ability to influence at all levels and build relationships across departments and with agencies

Experience managing PR agencies, tools, platforms, vendors, and reporting on ROI

Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth settings; effective with hybrid teams

Proficiency with

Microsoft Office

(Outlook, Word, Excel)

Background or strong personal interest in fitness, wellness, or active lifestyle preferred

Director of Public Relations Duties

Develop and execute external communications and media relations strategies aligned to business goals

Lead and optimize PR agency partnerships for planning, execution, measurement, and performance

Manage proactive PR, rapid response, issues, and crisis communications protocols

Monitor media coverage, sentiment, and trends to identify risks and opportunities

Partner with Social Media leadership to ensure message consistency and manage reputational matters across channels

Coordinate media inquiries, interviews, speaking engagements, awards, and community outreach with internal stakeholders

Review and approve press materials including releases, media alerts, talking points, and briefings

Manage speaker bureau and build executive visibility and thought leadership

Collaborate with Operations, Fitness Programming, Risk & Compliance, and Growth & Planning to craft aligned messages

Oversee PR tools and vendor relationships; manage budget and report monthly, quarterly, and annually on outcomes

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Public Relations

Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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