Director, Communications & PR
About The Position
The Communications & PR Director will lead external communications strategy, elevating the companies’ voices within the entertainment, media, and creator economy landscapes. This role requires a proactive storyteller with established press relationships, exceptional writing skills, and a strong understanding of digital talent and influencer-driven culture. You will manage press opportunities, draft and place thought leadership content, and craft high-quality communications that highlight our creators, executives, and business initiatives. As a key cross-functional partner, you will work closely with leadership, marketing, and talent teams to shape narratives that drive influence and brand reputation.
Requirements
- Strong media relationships and PR instincts
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
- Strategic thinking with ability to anticipate trends
- Executive presence and consultative communication
- Knowledge of entertainment, digital media, and creator economy
- Organization and project management
- Collaborative team player with leadership potential
- 7-10+ years of experience in PR, communications, or media relations (agency or in-house).
- Established relationships with press across entertainment, lifestyle, and business media.
- Strong portfolio of placed press coverage and thought leadership initiatives.
- Proven ability to write and edit press releases, executive comms, and pitches.
- Understanding of the creator economy, talent management, and influencer marketing.
- Experience supporting executives and navigating media-sensitive topics.
Nice To Haves
- Background in entertainment, talent representation, digital media, or creator-focused PR.
- Familiarity with trade press and industry outlets (Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Business Insider, Ad Age, WWD, etc.).
- Experience with PR management tools (Cision, MuckRack, Meltwater).
- Comfort navigating fast-paced, high-volume communications environments.
Responsibilities
- Media Relations & Press Strategy
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with press across entertainment, lifestyle, business, and creator economy outlets.
- Develop and manage press outreach strategies to secure consistent, high-quality coverage.
- Draft and distribute press releases, statements, media alerts, and executive quotes.
- Proactively identify and pitch story opportunities highlighting talent, executives, partnerships, and industry thought leadership.
- Corporate & Executive Communications
- Support leadership with public statements, industry panels, keynote prep, and award submissions.
- Craft internal and external comms that reinforce company positioning and values.
- Partner with HR/People to amplify culture, DEI, and employee initiatives externally.
- Creator Economy Storytelling
- Monitor and interpret industry trends, media cycles, and cultural conversations relevant to creators and talent.
- Build compelling narratives around the creator economy and leadership in the space.
- Provide counsel to executives and teams on messaging and media positioning.
- Content & Messaging
- Oversee brand voice in all external communications to ensure relevance and authority.
- Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to align PR and social messaging.
- Manage press kits, bios, media Q&As, and other PR collateral.
- Crisis & Issues Management
- Support in rapid response situations, drafting statements and coordinating with legal/leadership.
- Provide media guidance to talent managers and executives when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
