Public Relations Director

Job Summary

Leading proactive and reactive media relations, the full-time salaried Public Relations Director will manage national and regional earned media strategies, executive thought leadership, and crisis communications in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute proactive earned media strategies to enhance executive visibility and share of voice
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, cultivating relationships with top-tier reporters and editors
• Lead crisis communications efforts, providing strategic counsel and managing responses to reputational threats

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in media relations, communications, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Media Relations, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience managing external agency relationships and leading through influence in cross-functional environments
• Proven track record in high-stakes crisis communications and producing rapid-response materials
• Strong understanding of national and trade media landscapes in health care, business, and policy