BRND House is hiring: Director of Public Relations/Communications in Nashville

Director of Public Relations / Communications

Description: The role of Director will be an executive level role, focused on driving excellence in client service, strategy, retention and profitability for the Public Relations Department.

Benefits

• 4.5 day work week
• Highly Competitive salary
• Hybrid office schedule (two days onsite) with unlimited remote days
• Paid Christmas break
• Comprehensive Healthcare and elective Dental & Vision Coverage
• Opportunity for development and advancement

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and directing the daily operations of the Public Relations team.
• Collaborating with the PR team to plan and execute thoughtful publicity campaigns.
• Developing relationships with media organizations and important influencers.
• Delegating tasks to members of the PR team, and monitoring their progress.
• Speaking on behalf of the company in interviews and press conferences.
• Tracking campaign success and media coverage; presenting reports on the effectiveness of campaigns.
• Managing public relations budgets and overall pro forma.
• Addressing negative press or PR crises if they occur.
• Working with colleagues and teams, the Director will lead new business onboarding credentials and pitches.
• Run executive media relations programs, including media training, for the PR team.
• Ensure the delivery of excellent, consistent service and results; bring rigorous evaluation and measurement to campaign planning and reporting; ensure all staff deadlines are met.
• Participate in, or lead the development of written materials, working to provide strategic insight, messaging, goals, direction and revisions.
• Manage and motivate direct reports, setting and reviewing goals; work to maximize strengths, improve weaknesses and support career development.
• Lead staff reviews and conduct quarterly goal-setting; establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Help recruit, manage and develop top talent using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis while adhering and enhancing BRND House’s best practice for building an exceptional culture.
• Attend networking events, seminars and conferences, including out-of-hours, as required to maintain personal professional development and to build networking and new business contacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field is required, an advanced degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placements.
• Extensive successful writing and editing experience (externally focused) with a variety of print and online communications media.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization’s mission and goals.
• Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized.
• A minimum of five years experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of press releases, annual reports, marketing literature and other print publications and directories.
• Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
• Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching a team of communications specialists.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.

Please apply by emailing resume and portfolio to hiring@brndhouse.com