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We are looking for a strategic and collaborative public relations professional to lead external communications initiatives for Baptist Memorial Health Care, a mission-driven health care organization. This is a highly visible role with significant ownership and autonomy, reporting directly to the director of public relations and internal communications. The position is ideal for a creative storyteller and communications strategist who can identify meaningful media opportunities, shape public perception and strengthen brand visibility across health care and community-focused sectors.
This individual must be a strong writer and editor with experience in media relations, strategic communications, executive communications, issues management and event planning and must be a self-starter who can work independently, prioritize multiple projects and manage deadlines with minimal supervision. This individual must also be able to build working relationships across the business in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and be available to work some weekends and evenings for media issues, media inquiries and events.
The PR manager is responsible for the following:
Day-to-day PR Functions and Operations
- Overseeing and conducting day-to-day public relations functions for Baptist Memorial Health Care, including
- Telling Baptist Memorial’s story through traditional and digital media, etc.
- Writing and editing news releases, media advisories, executive thought leadership content, organizational statements, bylines and op-eds
- Responding to media inquiries and preparing talking points, briefing materials, Q&A documents and messaging guidance for spokespeople ahead of media and public appearances
- Identifying and pursuing creative public relations opportunities, including podcasts, awards programs, partnerships, community events and speaking engagements
- Maintaining essential public relations tools, updating content on the public relations newsroom, proofreading/editing newswriting, preparing reports that summarize and quantify the PR team’s activities and updating public relations policies
- Staying up to date with public relations trends to ensure the public relations staff uses best practices in their work
- Staying within an annual public relations division budget
- Having a working knowledge and expert use of Associated Press Style
- Helping schedule and manage video production
Media Relations and Event Planning
- Manage media inquiries in a timely manner, arranging interviews with the appropriate Baptist Memorial representatives, providing accurate information and monitoring all media coverage about Baptist
- Establishing media relationships or the ability to rapidly build strong journalist and media networks
- Organizing news events, media announcements, service launches and public-facing communications activities
PR Staff Supervision
- Supervising public relations employees, hiring and training PR staff, dealing with employee issues and concerns, promoting teamwork, mentoring and fostering professional growth, holding regular one-on-one meetings with the PR staff and ensuring staff have the necessary tools to perform top-quality work
- Continuously improving team processes and communications approaches
- Fostering a dedication to professional development, growth and advancement
Building Relationships and Providing Strategic Counsel
- Establishing communication with internal customers regarding their needs and expectations from PR and increasing customer satisfaction with the performance and results of PR efforts
- Acting as a strategic advisor, providing strategic counsel on high-impact communications, including crisis response, business continuity, customer messaging and stakeholder engagement
- Collaborating with marketing teams to align public relations initiatives with broader brand and campaign strategies
Issues Management and Crisis Support
- Supporting the director of public relations and internal communications in crisis management and staying apprised of issues that may affect Baptist Memorial’s reputation and the corporate communications department
- Advising clients on reputational risk, emerging public issues and communications strategy
Media Monitoring
- Monitoring, tracking and analyzing media coverage, media trends and industry conversations to identify timely and relevant opportunities for brand visibility and public engagement
- Maintaining media databases, tracking media coverage and regularly reporting on reach, audience sentiment and campaign impact
The PR manager must also uphold the following Baptist Values:
- Friendly, Compassionate and Responsive Service
- Fairness and Respect for the Individual
- Teamwork and Trust
- Continuous Improvement
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have
- A bachelor’s degree in communications or a similar major
- At least five years of experience in public relations, media relations, issues management or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Experience working in a corporate environment with people at all levels of an organization, from frontline workers to senior leaders
- Demonstrated success in earned media strategy and public relations campaign execution
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure
- Ability to thrive in a remote environment
- Experience supervising public relations professionals and social media experience is a plus
Overview
We are looking for a strategic and collaborative public relations professional to lead external communications initiatives for Baptist Memorial Health Care, a mission-driven health care organization. This is a highly visible role with significant ownership and autonomy, reporting directly to the director of public relations and internal communications. The position is ideal for a creative storyteller and communications strategist who can identify meaningful media opportunities, shape public perception and strengthen brand visibility across health care and community-focused sectors.
This individual must be a strong writer and editor with experience in media relations, strategic communications, executive communications, issues management and event planning and must be a self-starter who can work independently, prioritize multiple projects and manage deadlines with minimal supervision. This individual must also be able to build working relationships across the business in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and be available to work some weekends and evenings for media issues, media inquiries and events.
The PR manager is responsible for the following:
Day-to-day PR Functions and Operations
- Overseeing and conducting day-to-day public relations functions for Baptist Memorial Health Care, including
- Telling Baptist Memorial’s story through traditional and digital media, etc.
- Writing and editing news releases, media advisories, executive thought leadership content, organizational statements, bylines and op-eds
- Responding to media inquiries and preparing talking points, briefing materials, Q&A documents and messaging guidance for spokespeople ahead of media and public appearances
- Identifying and pursuing creative public relations opportunities, including podcasts, awards programs, partnerships, community events and speaking engagements
- Maintaining essential public relations tools, updating content on the public relations newsroom, proofreading/editing newswriting, preparing reports that summarize and quantify the PR team’s activities and updating public relations policies
- Staying up to date with public relations trends to ensure the public relations staff uses best practices in their work
- Staying within an annual public relations division budget
- Having a working knowledge and expert use of Associated Press Style
- Helping schedule and manage video production
Media Relations and Event Planning
- Manage media inquiries in a timely manner, arranging interviews with the appropriate Baptist Memorial representatives, providing accurate information and monitoring all media coverage about Baptist
- Establishing media relationships or the ability to rapidly build strong journalist and media networks
- Organizing news events, media announcements, service launches and public-facing communications activities
PR Staff Supervision
- Supervising public relations employees, hiring and training PR staff, dealing with employee issues and concerns, promoting teamwork, mentoring and fostering professional growth, holding regular one-on-one meetings with the PR staff and ensuring staff have the necessary tools to perform top-quality work
- Continuously improving team processes and communications approaches
- Fostering a dedication to professional development, growth and advancement
Building Relationships and Providing Strategic Counsel
- Establishing communication with internal customers regarding their needs and expectations from PR and increasing customer satisfaction with the performance and results of PR efforts
- Acting as a strategic advisor, providing strategic counsel on high-impact communications, including crisis response, business continuity, customer messaging and stakeholder engagement
- Collaborating with marketing teams to align public relations initiatives with broader brand and campaign strategies
Issues Management and Crisis Support
- Supporting the director of public relations and internal communications in crisis management and staying apprised of issues that may affect Baptist Memorial’s reputation and the corporate communications department
- Advising clients on reputational risk, emerging public issues and communications strategy
Media Monitoring
- Monitoring, tracking and analyzing media coverage, media trends and industry conversations to identify timely and relevant opportunities for brand visibility and public engagement
- Maintaining media databases, tracking media coverage and regularly reporting on reach, audience sentiment and campaign impact
The PR manager must also uphold the following Baptist Values:
- Friendly, Compassionate and Responsive Service
- Fairness and Respect for the Individual
- Teamwork and Trust
- Continuous Improvement
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have
- A bachelor’s degree in communications or a similar major
- At least five years of experience in public relations, media relations, issues management or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Experience working in a corporate environment with people at all levels of an organization, from frontline workers to senior leaders
- Demonstrated success in earned media strategy and public relations campaign execution
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure
- Ability to thrive in a remote environment
- Experience supervising public relations professionals and social media experience is a plus
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Who's Hiring
- Highwire19
- FINN Partners5
- Klaviyo4
- Tier One Partners4
- Nectar Communications4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of public relations jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive public relations or communications experience
- Demonstrated experience leading media relations and earned-media strategy
- Proven ability to manage crisis communications and reputational risk
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Strong executive-level writing and presentation skills across formats
- Experience managing PR agencies, vendors, or in-house communications teams
Tips for Your Director of Public Relations Job Search
Lead your resume with measurable outcomes
Hiring panels for director of public relations roles want to see campaign results, not responsibilities. Quantify media placements secured, share of voice shifts, or crisis response timelines you managed. Generic PR duties buried in bullets won't move you forward.
Build a crisis communications portfolio section
Many director-level candidates lose out because they can't show how they've handled reputational risk. Create a brief, anonymized case study section in your portfolio documenting the situation, your strategy, and the outcome. It's the differentiator most applicants skip.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of public relations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your industry vertical
A PR director background in financial services reads very differently than one in consumer packaged goods. Filter openings by the industry where your media contacts and regulatory knowledge are strongest, since employers in specialized sectors routinely screen for vertical-specific experience.
Prepare a media audit sample for interviews
Some director of public relations panels ask you to present a coverage audit of their brand before or during the interview. Pulling three to five recent articles, noting tone and gaps, and proposing one earned-media angle shows you've already started thinking like their communications lead.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
Before discussing compensation, clarify whether the role owns internal communications, social strategy, or government affairs, since those scope differences carry real workload implications. Uncovering what the outgoing director actually managed often reveals a broader or narrower job than the posting describes.
Director of Public Relations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of public relationss?
The most active employers for director of public relationss right now are Highwire, FINN Partners, and Klaviyo, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, financial services firms, and large consumer brands consistently post director-level PR openings throughout the year.
How many director of public relations jobs are remote?
About 74% of director of public relations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though executive-level communications roles skew toward in-office or hybrid arrangements given the need for C-suite proximity. Corporate communications and nonprofit PR sub-areas show the highest share of remote-eligible postings at the director level.
How do you become a director of public relations?
Most directors of public relations start in agency or in-house PR coordinator or specialist roles, build a portfolio of media placements and campaign outcomes, and move into manager or senior manager positions overseeing a team. From there, gaining crisis communications experience and demonstrating strategic counsel to senior leadership are the two most common pathways to the director level.
Can you get hired as a director of public relations without extensive experience?
Breaking into a director of public relations role with limited experience is uncommon, but candidates who have led a small communications team, owned a brand's full media strategy in a generalist role, or managed a high-visibility crisis response can be competitive even without a traditional ladder progression. Building a documented portfolio and targeting smaller organizations or nonprofits where the director role is broader and more accessible improves your odds.
What does the director of public relations interview process look like?
The director of public relations interview process typically involves an initial screening call with HR or a talent partner, followed by a panel interview with the VP of Communications or CMO, and often a practical exercise such as a communications strategy presentation or a crisis scenario response. Final rounds frequently include a meeting with the CEO or executive team, since the director of public relations is expected to advise and represent leadership externally.
Where can I find and apply to director of public relations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of public relations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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