PR Director
Our client offers a holistic approach to public relations, social media, digital and marketing services to clients in the food & beverage, franchise, lifestyle, and family brands industries. We are serious about our work and results, but we don't take ourselves too seriously because our best work happens when we're having fun. We are collaborators, innovators, and passionate practitioners who love what we do and always strive for the biggest outcomes for our clients. We value our employees and give you the space to think creatively, take a fresh approach, and feel proud of your work. Our client is seeking an experienced PR Director for a full-time contractor maternity leave coverage role. This position will serve as a key senior leader across accounts and internal teams, ensuring continuity, strategic excellence, and strong client relationships during a leadership transition period. This is an opportunity for a seasoned PR professional to step into a high-impact role, lead integrated communications programs, and partner closely with executive leadership to maintain momentum and drive results for our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining positive client and employee relationships
- Ensuring teams meet goals and exceed expectations
- Providing high-level strategy and input for both clients and campaigns
- Assisting in the training and hiring of management and employees
- Leading departmental employee reviews
- Participating in management meetings regarding account overview and company direction
- Providing direction to all employees on everything from media relations to inner-office workings
- Sensitively dealing with confidential company information
- Traveling to meet with new and existing clients as needed
- Attending trade shows and events on behalf of clients
- Assisting with the creation of internal documents, marketing materials, etc.
- Creating and finalizing proposals for potential and existing clients
- Researching, understanding and anticipating client needs, providing value-added service and building strong relationships
- Bringing strong ideas that will contribute to staff development and company development/growth
- Reporting to the SVP
Qualifications:
- BA in Mass Communications, Public Relations or related field
- 8+ years of PR experience (Agency and lifestyle/food&beverage/Client experience required)
- Knowledge and/or experience with Digital capabilities - social media, influencers, paid ads, etc.
- Ability to act as the utmost senior contact on accounts
- Strong employee management experience
- Good business sense and background
- Strong writing, research and organizational skills
- Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in groups
- Strong ability to prioritize, solve problems and be resourceful
- Able to handle a fast-paced PR environment
- Able to work under pressure
- Takes direction well
- Able to handle any/all confidential information, issues, and matters in a sensitive manner
- Attention to detail
- Ability to grasp "big picture" ideas and think independently
- Desire to grow and learn with the company
- Great interpersonal skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Positive attitude
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.