Director, Public Relations & Communications
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute integrated PR and communications plans aligned with firmwide strategy, brand positioning, and business objectives. Oversee external communications including media relations, press strategy, social media, email marketing, awards, and speaking opportunities while expanding market visibility through new media relationships and sponsorships. Lead brand reputation management by establishing governance for firmwide messaging and crisis communications frameworks, including protocols, playbooks, and speaker training. Serve as executive communications counsel to senior leadership on high-visibility initiatives and manage agency partnerships, budgets, and ROI evaluation. Prepare spokespeople for interviews and support leadership with messaging and presentations. Establish KPI frameworks, benchmark performance, and produce regular reporting to translate data into actionable insights. Lead annual communications planning, team development, and mentorship while optimizing the operating model for scale and measurable impact.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10–15+ years of experience in public relations and communications, including strategic leadership, crisis management and team leadership
- Demonstrated experience leading firmwide public relations and communications programs
- Strong media relations background with a track record of securing high-impact coverage
- Experience partnering with senior and executive leaders and multidisciplinary teams
- Proven ability to manage high-visibility communications initiatives and work effectively with agencies and vendors
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, engaging narratives
- Strong project management skills, including prioritization across competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote)
- Strong leadership, collaboration and mentorship capabilities
- Excellent communication, judgment and stakeholder‐management skills
- Issues management, crisis communications readiness and brand reputation stewardship
- Paid media strategy and budget management
- Performance measurement, KPI development and data-driven decision-making
- High attention to detail, discretion and accountability
- Positive, proactive and highly collaborative working style
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Operational rigor across workflows, approvals, calendars and reporting
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in Architecture/Engineering, Construction, Real Estate, or professional services strongly preferred
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