Director of Corporate Public Relations

Title:

Director, Corporate Public Relations (Confidential)

Location:

Tennessee

Salary Range:

$170-180K + 20% Bonus and Long-Term Incentives

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Program, PTO and additional corporate benefits

Sponsorship:

Position is not eligible for sponsorship

An industry-leading organization is seeking a Director of Corporate Public Relations to lead executive communications, media relations, and corporate storytelling. This highly visible position partners directly with executive leadership to shape the organization’s public narrative while serving as a trusted communications advisor across financial communications, crisis management, executive messaging, and corporate reputation initiatives. Unlike many leadership communications roles, this opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys being a hands‑on communicator—writing executive messaging, press releases, media materials, talking points, and strategic communications personally rather than managing large teams or relying heavily on outside agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead corporate public relations strategy

Develop executive messaging, speeches, and thought leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor during crisis communications

Build and strengthen relationships with national media

Support financial and investor-related communications

Partner across business functions to ensure consistent corporate messaging

Advance sustainability and corporate responsibility storytelling

Desired Background

8+ years of corporate communications or public relations experience

Experience supporting publicly traded organizations strongly preferred

Retail or consumer-facing industry experience highly desirable

Outstanding writing and storytelling capabilities

Experience supporting executive leadership and financial communications

Comfortable operating independently in a highly visible role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a communications professional looking to make a significant impact within a nationally recognized organization while working closely with executive leadership on high-profile strategic initiatives.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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