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Communications/Public Relations Director in New York, NY

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 initiativesEstablishing and monitoring the public relations budgetSupervising public relations staff to ensure implementation of initiatives

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Salary for Communications/Public Relations Director in New York, NY
137183 - 187346
25th percentile
137183
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
156293
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
187346
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Vice President of Public Relations 157999 185640 221813 Communications/Public Relations Manager 105788 123533 140595 Communications/Public Relations Specialist 73028 87019 105105

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