Industry: Global Enterprise Technology | AI-Enabled Platforms | Public Markets, Corporate Reputation & Brand Trust
Location: Hybrid – United States (Global Media and Stakeholder Scope)
Level: Director
Compensation Package: $270,000 – $370,000 (Base Salary plus Performance Bonus plus Long-Term Incentives)
About the Role
At enterprise scale, public relations is no longer limited to media coverage or press releases. It is a strategic leadership function that shapes corporate credibility, protects enterprise value, and influences how the organization is perceived by customers, investors, regulators, employees, and the public. We are seeking a Director of Public Relations to lead external communications and reputation strategy for a complex, highly visible organization operating in fast-moving markets.
This role is designed for a senior communications leader who understands how to manage narrative at scale, anticipate risk, and align corporate messaging with business strategy. The Director of Public Relations will own the global PR strategy across corporate communications, executive visibility, media relations, crisis response, and thought leadership.
You will partner closely with executive leadership, Legal, Investor Relations, Marketing, and internal communications teams to ensure consistency, credibility, and control of the company’s public narrative. Your mandate is to move public relations from reactive response to a proactive, intelligence-driven discipline that strengthens trust and long-term brand equity.
This is not a tactical publicity role. It is a mandate to lead enterprise reputation management as a strategic business function.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Define and execute an enterprise-wide public relations and external communications strategy
- Lead media relations, executive visibility, and thought leadership initiatives
- Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership on reputation and communications risk
- Manage crisis communications, issue response, and scenario planning
- Partner with Legal and Compliance on sensitive disclosures and regulatory messaging
- Oversee agency relationships and external communications partners
- Develop messaging frameworks aligned with corporate strategy and values
- Monitor media landscape, sentiment, and emerging reputational risks
- Prepare executive leadership for media engagements and public appearances
- Lead and develop high-performing public relations teams
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- 12 to 15 plus years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or reputation management
- Proven experience leading PR strategy in large, complex, or highly visible organizations
- Strong background in enterprise technology, public companies, or regulated industries
- Demonstrated success in managing executive communications and crises
- Experience working closely with Legal, Investor Relations, and executive leadership
- Excellent writing, messaging, and media relations expertise
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Executive presence with strong judgment and discretion
- Strategic thinker with disciplined execution mindset
- Calm, decisive leader in high-pressure or high-visibility situations
- Credible advisor to senior executives and Board-level stakeholders
- Strong storytelling ability grounded in business reality
- Collaborative leader who aligns communications across functions
Strategic Support
- Support enterprise strategy through narrative alignment and stakeholder trust
- Partner with Investor Relations on public messaging and market perception
- Support M&A communications, integrations, and organizational change initiatives
- Collaborate with Marketing on brand alignment and external positioning
- Advise leadership on emerging reputational risks and opportunities
Working Conditions
- Hybrid executive work environment with enterprise scope
- Regular interaction with senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Periodic domestic and international travel
- High-visibility role with direct impact on brand and enterprise credibility
Job Function
- Corporate Public Relations Leadership
- Media Relations and Executive Visibility
- Crisis and Issues Management
- Reputation Strategy and Narrative Development
- External Stakeholder Communications
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $270,000 – $370,000
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Long-Term Incentive Plan or Equity Awards
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
- Executive Leadership and Communications Development
- Wellness and Mental Health Support Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Package
Why Join Us
- Lead public relations at true enterprise scale
- Partner directly with executive leadership on reputation strategy
- Shape how the organization is perceived by the market and the public
- Build a proactive, intelligence-driven communications function
- Leave a lasting impact on trust, credibility, and long-term brand value
