Head of PR Jobs

Head of PR jobs are open across corporate, agency, nonprofit, and media sectors at every level from senior manager to VP and chief communications officer, with specializations in crisis communications, media relations, and executive thought leadership. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top stateNew York
Top employerSeatGeek
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type40% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Head of PR & Marketing
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Head of PR & Marketing
Texas Elite Spartans
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
Remote (US)

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Head of PR & Partnerships - Ethical Fashion Marketplace
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Head of PR & Partnerships - Ethical Fashion Marketplace
Wolf & Badger
New York, New York
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$110k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
11-50

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Brand Director & Head of PR & Communications - NA
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Brand Director & Head of PR & Communications - NA
Safilo USA
Secaucus, New Jersey
Project & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$131k - $218k/yr

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Head of PR & Communications
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Head of PR & Communications
SeatGeek
New York, New York
Content & Communications
Marketing
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
$190k - $275k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Head of PR & Communications
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Head of PR & Communications
SeatGeek
Remote
Content & Communications
Marketing
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Head of PR Job Market

Who's Hiring

SeatGeek2 open roles
Wolf & Badger2 open roles
Safilo USA1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in head of PR jobs.

  • Ten or more years of progressive public relations or communications experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring a PR team
  • Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies
  • Strong media relations skills with established journalist and editor contacts
  • Experience leading crisis communications planning and real-time response
  • Proficiency with media monitoring and analytics platforms

Tips for Your Head of PR Job Search

Quantify earned media results on your resume

Hiring committees for head of pr roles want campaign outcomes, not activity. Replace phrases like 'managed press outreach' with the number of placements secured, outlet tier, or audience reach you generated for a specific campaign or product launch.

Build a crisis communications case study

Most head of pr job descriptions list crisis communications as a required competency, yet few candidates document it. Prepare one tight case study describing the situation, your response strategy, and the reputational outcome, ready to reference in applications and interviews.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists head of pr openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your portfolio to sector language

A PR portfolio that reads corporate will cool agency interest, and vice versa. Before applying, swap in sector-specific terminology from the job posting and lead your writing samples with work that mirrors the employer's industry context and audience type.

Prepare a media relations philosophy statement

Many head of pr interviews include a question about how you approach journalist relationships or editorial pitching strategy. Craft a two-to-three-sentence philosophy you can cite naturally, covering proactive outreach, exclusives, and how you handle off-the-record conversations.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Head of pr offers frequently leave reporting structure, agency budget authority, and spokesperson access undefined. During negotiation, clarify these alongside compensation so you aren't inheriting structural barriers that undercut the role's effectiveness from day one.

Head of PR Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most head of prs?

The most active employers for head of prs right now are SeatGeek, Wolf & Badger, and Safilo USA, and the most openings are in New York, New Jersey, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across large corporations, public affairs organizations, and PR agencies with national footprints.

How many head of pr jobs are remote?

About 80% of head of pr openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common in roles focused on digital communications, content strategy, and thought leadership than in those requiring regular executive media prep or on-site crisis response.

How do you become a head of pr?

Most heads of PR start in coordinator or specialist roles, build strong media relationships, and move through senior manager or director positions before stepping into a head-of-function title. Along the way, taking ownership of a major campaign, earning visibility during a crisis, or leading a team restructure tends to accelerate the path more than tenure alone does.

Can you get a head of pr job with limited experience?

Breaking into a head of pr role without an extensive background is difficult, but it happens most often in startups, small agencies, or nonprofits where the function is newly formalized. Candidates who succeed typically have deep expertise in one high-value area, such as crisis communications or executive media relations, and can point to at least one campaign they owned end to end.

What does the head of pr interview process look like?

Head of pr interviews typically move through an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on strategic communications experience, and then a panel round with marketing or executive leadership. Expect at least one scenario-based question involving a reputation crisis and a request to present a sample communications strategy or campaign overview from your portfolio.

Where can I find and apply to head of pr jobs?

You can find and apply to head of pr jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and interests, and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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