Director of Public Relations – Restaurant & Hospitality Focus

Champion Management Group
Dallas, TX
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The Director of Public Relations will play a pivotal role in leading the agency's PR function, including media relations, team management, and strategic counsel. The role requires a combination of strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and deep media expertise.

What You Will Do

The Director will oversee media relations efforts, create and distribute press releases, and provide strategic guidance to PR teams and cross-functional client support teams. They will also build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and digital content creators nationwide.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of progressive public relations experience, demonstrated success leading media relations programs, and strong national and local media relationships. They will also have exceptional writing skills, strong verbal communication and presentation skills, and real-world experience managing crisis communications and reputational issues.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive public relations experience
  • Demonstrated success leading media relations programs at a national or multi-market level
  • Strong national and local media relationships
  • Exceptional writing skills
  • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Real-world experience managing crisis communications and reputational issues
  • Prior experience working within or supporting restaurant, foodservice, hospitality or lifestyle brands

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
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