Communications/Public Relations Director

Communications/Public Relations Director Job Description

The public relations director develops, manages and directs public relations and corporate communications activities. This professional builds relationships with media contacts and works with company executives to create an overall public relations strategy. The public relations director may serve as the chief spokesperson for the firm, helping to mitigate potentially harmful publicity through effective crisis management. This position requires seven or more years of public relations experience, as well as outstanding writing and verbal skills. A journalism or agency background may be preferred.

Typical communications/public relations director duties:

Overseeing the development of internal and external publications, which may include annual reports, press releases, financial announcements, executive speeches, corporate newsletters, and social media initiatives

Establishing and monitoring the public relations budget

Supervising public relations staff to ensure implementation of initiatives

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Salary for Communications/Public Relations Director

100500 - 137250

25th percentile

100500

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

114500

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

137250

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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