Director of Public Relations

Job Description

About the Role

In a world of real-time media, heightened scrutiny, and rapidly evolving narratives, public relations at enterprise scale is a strategic leadership function, not a reactive communications role. We are seeking a Director of Public Relations to shape, protect, and elevate the reputation of a global, technology-driven enterprise operating at the intersection of innovation, data, and digital transformation.

This role is designed for a senior communications leader who understands how to build narrative advantage, manage complex stakeholder environments, and operate confidently under visibility and pressure. The Director of Public Relations will own corporate PR strategy across earned media, executive visibility, issues management, and crisis communications, ensuring the company’s story is credible, consistent, and aligned with business strategy.

Working closely with the C-suite, Legal, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, and Marketing, you will define how the enterprise shows up in the market, how leaders communicate, and how trust is maintained during moments of growth, disruption, or scrutiny. This role requires both strategic foresight and hands-on leadership, anticipating reputational risk while proactively shaping perception.

This is not a press-release role. It is a mandate to position the organization as a trusted, authoritative voice in its industry and to ensure reputation is managed with the same rigor as financial or operational performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise public relations strategy across corporate, product, executive, and thought-leadership communications.

• Develop and manage proactive media strategies that strengthen brand credibility and market authority.

• Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership on reputation, messaging, and media engagement.

• Oversee crisis communications, issues management, and rapid response protocols.

• Manage relationships with top-tier media, journalists, influencers, and external stakeholders.

• Partner with Legal and Risk teams on sensitive communications, disclosures, and reputational risk mitigation.

• Drive executive visibility programs, including media training, speaking engagements, and bylined content.

• Ensure message alignment across PR, Marketing, Investor Relations, and Internal Communications.

• Establish KPIs to measure PR impact, sentiment, share of voice, and narrative strength.

• Lead and develop internal PR teams and external agency partners.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations.

• Proven experience leading PR for large, complex, and highly visible organizations.

• Strong background in enterprise technology, digital platforms, or innovation-driven industries.

• Demonstrated success managing executive communications and crises.

• Deep understanding of modern media landscapes, reputation management, and narrative strategy.

• Experience partnering closely with Legal, Investor Relations, and executive leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Executive presence with strong judgment and composure under pressure.

• Strategic thinker who anticipates reputational risk and opportunity.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly collaborative leader who aligns cross-functional stakeholders.

• Decisive, detail-oriented, and trusted with sensitive information.

• Strong storytelling ability grounded in business and credibility.

Strategic Support

• Advise the CEO and executive leadership team on reputation, media strategy, and public positioning.

• Support long-term brand strategy, corporate transformation initiatives, and market expansion.

• Partner with Investor Relations on earnings, disclosures, and market-sensitive communications.

• Enable leadership alignment during acquisitions, restructures, or major announcements.

• Support enterprise trust, credibility, and long-term brand equity.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment with a global communications scope.

• Regular interaction with executive leadership and senior external stakeholders.

• Periodic domestic and international travel for media engagements and leadership events.

• High-visibility role with significant influence on brand perception and corporate reputation.

Job Function

• Corporate Public Relations & Media Strategy

• Executive & Leadership Communications

• Crisis & Issues Management

• Reputation & Brand Stewardship

• Stakeholder & Media Engagement

• Narrative & Thought Leadership Development

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $250,000 – $340,000

• Annual Performance Bonus

• Long-Term Incentive Plan (Equity / Performance Awards)

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

• 401(k) with Competitive Company Match

• Executive Communications & Leadership Development Resources

• Wellness, Mental Health & Family Support Programs

• Generous Paid Time Off + Company Holidays

Why Join Us

• Lead public relations at the center of a global enterprise’s reputation and growth story.

• Shape narratives that influence markets, stakeholders, and industry perception.

• Partner directly with executive leadership on high-stakes communications.

• Build a PR function that operates as a strategic enterprise capability.

• Leave a lasting impact on trust, credibility, and brand authority.