Director, Public Relations

Brick•Chicago, IL

5d•$180,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Brick is transforming how people interact with technology—helping people minimize distractions, reclaim focus, and live more intentionally. Our physical device and companion app turn smartphones from sources of distraction into tools for presence and productivity. We’re on a mission to help people take back control of their time and attention so they can focus on what matters most—and we’re building a team of thoughtful, driven people to make that happen. We're hiring a Director, Public Relations, reporting to the Head of Brand, to own how Brick shows up in the press, in culture, and through our spokespeople. You'll set and run end-to-end communications strategy — from the always-on press engine to the comms plan behind every new product launch — and be the person who turns "Brick" from a growing brand into the defining name in digital wellness.

Requirements

Owned communications strategy in-house or at an agency, ideally for a consumer or DTC brand, and can point to press, cultural, or category wins you drove.
Coached founders or executives for press and public moments, and know how to protect their time while making the most of it.
Can spot the cultural moment or narrative that makes a brand the category-defining name, not just another player in the space.
Know how to direct and get the best out of an external PR team, not just receive updates from one.
Move seamlessly between strategy and execution, thrive in ambiguity, and bring the energy that makes the people around you better.

Nice To Haves

DTC or consumer brand background strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end communications strategy for Brick, from always-on press and thought leadership to reactive and crisis comms.
Set the goals, pillars, and voice that guide every story we tell, and own the KPIs behind it — coverage volume, reach, share of voice, and sentiment.
Manage Brick's spokespeople, including building and protecting our founders' public presence and identifying, developing, and prepping additional internal spokespeople as the company scales.
Drive the creative communications strategies that secure Brick as the leading brand in its space through cultural moments, thought leadership, and storytelling.
Lead communications strategy for new product launches and brand expansion — new markets, channels, and partnerships — partnering with Product Marketing and Brand to make sure every launch has a press moment worthy of it.