🎯 Director, Public Relations
📍 Location: United States (Hybrid or Onsite, depending on business needs)
🧭 Experience Level: Director
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Communications or related field preferred)
🏦 Industry: Financial Services
💼 Function: Marketing / Corporate Communications
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
💲 Compensation: £95,000 - £125,000
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Not provided
🌟 The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished public relations professional to shape and drive the global media strategy for a highly respected financial services organization.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Global Public Relations, the Director of Public Relations will serve as a key member of the Marketing & Communications team—responsible for developing and executing comprehensive PR strategies that enhance the firm’s reputation, elevate thought leadership, and align with broader business goals.
This is a dynamic role that blends strategic leadership, hands-on media engagement, and content innovation, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of corporate storytelling and global brand influence.
🧭 Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement a global public relations strategy to support business objectives and strengthen brand visibility.
Partner with internal stakeholders, including business heads and senior leadership, to define PR priorities, messaging, and KPIs.
Proactively identify and capitalize on emerging media trends and opportunities to position the company as an industry thought leader.
Media Relations & Content Development
Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 business, financial, and trade media across the U.S. and internationally.
Pitch, coordinate, and secure interviews, bylined articles, editorials, media briefings, and speaking opportunities for executives.
Develop compelling, data-driven storytelling content that communicates the firm’s strategic initiatives and value proposition.
Partner with agency teams in the U.S. and London to oversee global PR campaigns and ensure message consistency.
Risk & Reputation Management
Provide expert guidance on communications strategies to mitigate reputational risk.
Monitor and analyze media coverage, identifying areas for opportunity or improvement.
Coordinate rapid responses to time-sensitive media inquiries, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate policies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with marketing, communications, and social media teams to align PR campaigns with broader brand initiatives.
Support digital storytelling efforts, including social media integration, video content, and multimedia engagement.
Track performance metrics, analyze campaign effectiveness, and report results to executive leadership.
🧩 Qualifications & Skills
✅ 12–15 years of progressive experience in public relations, media strategy, or corporate communications, preferably in financial services or a highly regulated industry.
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline (advanced degree preferred).
✅ Exceptional writing, editing, and messaging skills — able to translate complex business and financial topics into engaging narratives.
✅ Proven success building media relationships and securing impactful coverage in top-tier outlets.
✅ Strong strategic planning, project management, and analytical capabilities.
✅ Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing multiple high-profile projects simultaneously.
✅ Demonstrated ethical judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling sensitive communications.
💡 Why This Role Matters
You’ll play a critical role in shaping how the organization is seen by global audiences — from C-suite executives and investors to policymakers and the broader financial community. This is a chance to combine creative storytelling with business strategy, ensuring the company’s voice is strong, authentic, and influential.
If you’re a strategic communicator with a passion for media, storytelling, and corporate reputation, this is the opportunity to make a measurable impact on a respected, global brand.