Senior Director, Public Relations & Communications

Visit Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days Paid Time Off + 12 holidays +

100% medical, dental, vision coverage

ORCA card provided

Parking subsidy

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

401(k) with up to 5% match

Base salary range: $120,000 - $150,000

Job summary

Visit Seattle seeks a seasoned Director of Public Relations and Communications to lead the organization’s PR and communications strategy across markets. You will guide leisure media, business travel media, and corporate communications, shaping Seattle’s image and driving positive media coverage to grow the local tourism economy.

You will partner with senior leaders on advocacy, manage an external agency, and drive a high-performing team with a focus on inclusion, impact, commitment, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in public relations or communications.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated people leadership in PR/communications.
• Experience managing external public relations agencies.
• Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson and crisis lead.
• Strong media relations across local, regional, and national outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communications for executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated PR and communications strategies.
• Lead media relations, thought leadership content and press materials.
• Oversee external PR agency scope and deliverables.
• Lead crisis communications planning and response.
• Manage newsletters, executive communications, and stakeholder content.
• Support and coordinate with Chief Engagement Officer on advocacy communications.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis communications

Executive communications

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Job description

Visit Seattle seeks a seasoned Director of Public Relations and Communications to lead the organization’s PR and communications strategy across markets. You will guide leisure media, business travel media, and corporate communications, shaping Seattle’s image and driving positive media coverage to grow the local tourism economy.

You will partner with senior leaders on advocacy, manage an external agency, and drive a high-performing team with a focus on inclusion, impact, commitment, and