As a PR Director, the professional is charged with a high level of responsibilities and authority. The main job duty is to manage the creation of marketing messages that positively raise the public image of the company/client or employer. While the day-to-day duties are determined by the place of work, several core tasks are common and are listed on the PR Director Resume as – managing other publicists, and marketing staff; media connections, and marketing personnel; overseeing the practical implementation of unique and targeted strategies; creating a press release and media alerts, drafting press releases, brochures, and media alerts; researching fellow competitors and media networks, examining the outcome of recently released PR Campaigns; formulating brand stories; developing PR plans, and publishing videos and photo ops on company website blogs, and across social media.
Successful resumes mention the following skills and abilities – collaborative leadership skills, marketing communications experience, digital and social media marketing, the ability to strongly advocate on behalf of the company and clients across various media channels and vehicles; strong communication skills, persuasive skills, strong speaking and writing skills. Employers of PR Directors normally have a bachelor’s degree and experience in conceiving, strategizing, and executing successful publicity campaigns.
Objective : Seeking a full-time entry-level position that demands and appreciates hard work, inspires passion, and provides room for learning and growth. The perfect opportunity would allow me to expand on my skill set and propel a rewarding career in a creative field.
Skills : Adobe Illustrator, Story Assistant.
Description :
Oversaw all PR efforts and manage PR Coordinator.
Created strategy and identified appropriate press opportunities.
Maintained communication with national and international editors and stylists.
Wrote all press materials, website content and managed social media.
Managed Website Designer for the redesign and maintenance of brand website.
Brainstorm and approved blog content.
Secured feature stories and product placement.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology
PR Director Resume
Summary : PR Director with 9 years of experience in Recruiting SMEs, and developed grassroots communications plan for affiliated chapters across the United States. Creating first-ever media relations outreach plan for annual convention and trade show that resulted in excellent attendance and coverage of convention activities in targeted media.
Skills : PC- and Macintosh-literate; MS Office; basic Photoshop, Bilingual in Armenian, Average typing speed: 70 WPM.
Description :
Directed all public outreach efforts for largest staffing association in the United States.
Oversaw media relations.
Developed relationships with editors and reporters at national newspapers, business publications, staffing and human resources (HR) trade news media and bloggers.
Served as spokesperson and resource to media.
Managed $1-million, annual staffing industry marketing and advertising campaign, Why Staffing/Why ASA, targeted to HR executives.
Designed mass media campaign to let know the knew fertility advances and how to help people with fertility problems.
Promoted events and boosted interest by providing information to all media outlet.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Public Relations
PR Director Resume
Objective : To gain an entry-level PR Director position in the broadcasting industry. Developing and driving new initiatives, work with multiple stakeholders and groups, oversee projects to completion and measure results. Prioritizing effectively and independently manage their own time well.
Directed a staff of five in corporate communications, including analyst relations and public relations on an international scope.
Reporting directly to the VP, Marketing, provided counsel on all external communications issues, including crisis communications.
Successfully announced major acquisition and thought leadership initiative to the media and analyst communities, garnering several prestigious media placements, including USA TODAY, Business Week, AP, ABC News, eWEEK, InfoWorld and many others.
Developed variety of PR materials, including news releases and advisories, brochures and Website content.
Contributed articles to association magazine and various newsletters.
Worked with sales team at trade shows to merchandise and sell collection.
Held showroom appointments and oversaw trafficking of samples.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Journalism
PR Director Resume
Objective : PR Director is Experienced leading and managing large and complex partnerships or campaign efforts for non-profit organizations, advocacy campaigns, governmental settings, or similar environments; experienced at a global scale is ideal but we encourage all people to apply.
Skills : Managing Skills, Data Assistant.
Description :
Managed eight public relations agencies worldwide for this leading publicly held security company, including building, managing and implementing a successful post-acquisition strategy.
Developed and owned consumer PR objectives and strategy, in collaboration with Yelp’s communications team and key company stakeholders.
Led creative campaigns and storylines that elevate the Yelp brand through consumer news moments and a steady drumbeat of press coverage around product launches, seasonal moments, brand and influencer partnerships, data-driven lists and trend reports.
Collaborated closely with Marketing, Product, SEO, Social, Content, Creative and other internal teams on initiatives to drive consumer engagement with the Yelp app.
Developed communications materials including messaging, media statements, press releases, blog posts, and presentations.
Prepared and media-trained Yelp’s consumer spokespeople for press interviews.
Managed consumer PR agency relationships, as well as direct reports.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
PR Director Resume
Headline : PR Director is Working with coalition communicators and integrate their work into the overall communications strategy, messaging tone, and opportunities to elevate the coalitions work around key moments. Formalizing communications processes and systems for efforts like press hits and materials requests.
Skills : Process Assistant, System Assistant.
Description :
Responded to incoming media inquiries, in partnership with the COMM's team.
Maintained a strong network of internal partners across various teams throughout Yelp, to continue to identify and leverage opportunities for consumer PR.
Built and maintained strong relationships with national and local consumer media, as well as lifestyle press.
Worked with the President and/or other designated leadership of the Hartford Yard Goats to develop and implement a community relations strategy/action plan.
Developed, maintained, and improved working relationships and customer service with the public, government partners, constituent groups, and organizations related to community partnerships.
Facilitated and advances best practices in community partnerships across the organization and community.
Oversaw staff members to ensure programs and goals are effectively executed and accomplished.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
PR Director Resume
Headline : PR Director is Designing, creating, and deploying a coalition-wide communications plan and calendar that prioritizes key moments, plans messaging and materials in advance. Proactively developing communications strategies to raise the profile of shipping around any big moment, timely news hook, or international meeting related to our work.
Led the development of public information efforts relative to existing, new, and developing programs and advises executive management on public relations aspects of such programs.
Advised the department on public involvement methods and research needs.
Participated in the creating and coordination of community partnership programs, events, and activities involving the media and government officials.
Represented the Hartford Yard Goats through community outreach events, attendance at civic group meetings, and various public appearances.
Consulted and advised management on the most effective means of informing the public and the staff about the Hartford Yard Goats matters and emerging issues.
Organized and managed conferences, symposiums, seminars, events, and summits (collectively referred to as events).
Managed fully virtual and hybrid events and meetings.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MA
PR Director Resume
Objective : PR Director with 4 years of experience in Identifying & delegating priorities, tasks, and key questions that are beneficial to the progress of the coalition-wide communications plan; this will entail working with partners and contractors as needed. Serving as a resource to coalition members to provide communications trainings. Researching and analyzing national debates and discourse on issues related to our work to help maximize our visibility and reach.
Skills : Issue Assistant, Database Assistant.
Description :
Facilitated communication between all stakeholders involved with and impacted by events. Acts as representative of the College in all event communications.
Worked with College of Business Information Services to manage electronic event registration and tracking system.
Reported on attendance figures and other data for further analysis and potential use in developing programming.
Worked with College of Business Marketing & Communications team to ensure compliance with University and College branding guidelines in all marketing activities.
Ensured constituent engagement tracking within CRM Advance (donor information database) as appropriate.
Developed and enforced procedures and practices to ensure quality and safety standards for events.
Developed and maintained an organized, accessible, electronic system of documentation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
PR Director Resume
Objective : PR Director is Developing and cultivating relationships with coalition members. Facilitating and organizing virtual meetings/gatherings between coalition members, including the component aspects of successful coalitions & campaign planning (agendas, shared plans etc).
Skills : Team Work, Facility Assistant.
Description :
Ensured compliance with University policy, and state and federal regulations.
Collaborated with colleagues in planning programs that contribute to the College’s mission.
Identified best practices in the fields of event management and constituent engagement through continued professional development.
Experienced managing multiple, competing assignments simultaneously and working under pressure.
Experienced setting priorities, developing work plans, monitoring progress, and tracking details/data/information.
Managed time effectively, both independently and in a team environment.
Implemented creative problem solving and make independent decisions with little to no oversight.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
PR Director Resume
Objective : PR Director is Experienced with overseeing and executing large-scale events for alumni, volunteers, students, industry partners, and/or other community constituents. Proactively coordinating the many partners and stakeholders in the coalition towards common goals and efforts. Driving strategy and messaging development for the organization, initiatives, and campaigns and coordinate implementation within the coalition.
Skills : Collaborative Skills, Supportive Skills.
Description :
Maintained professional decorum and show a high level of diplomacy with all students, university employees and stakeholders.
Provided high-level customer service.
Managed remote events via platforms like Zoom.
Provided advice and counsel to cross-functional teams in the implementation of the organization's state and community strategy initiatives including local advocacy, member/public engagement, volunteer management, and communications priorities.
Evaluated and adjusted strategy implementation to achieve the organization's local goals nationwide.
Assessed state and regional needs and develops and implements training programs, as needed.
Provided support with systems and processes.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
PR Director Resume
Objective : PR Director is Aligning volunteers interests with organizational priorities. Supporting volunteer needs and designs opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement. Ensuring inclusion of volunteer perspectives in strategic planning. & Experienced working with diverse groups, managing volunteers, and proficiency with a foreign language is desirable. Travelling up to 25% in state. Night and weekend hours as required to meet state office needs.
Skills : Planning, Office Assistant.
Description :
Identified and recommended best practices and resources to achieve strategic goals nationwide.
Worked with staff, volunteers, members and other cross-organization teams to achieve the organization’s community engagement goals at the state and local levels.
Established a presence for the organization in targeted communities by engaging multicultural audiences, developing community partnerships, building volunteer capacity, and designing and executing engaging community programs and events.
Resolved systemic issues across functions and ensures strong communication within a matrixed business environment.
Developed and implemented community engagement and communication strategies tailored to target audiences in statewide and local communities.
Established strategic community partnerships and leverages internal/external resources to raise the visibility of the organization within communities.
Recruited, trained, developed, and deployed volunteers in accordance with organizational goals.
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