Director of Public Relations

Are you interested in sharing leading edge medical and lifestyle information and promoting positive stories for mission-based organizations and nonprofit partners? MediaSource , an award-winning communications agency, is seeking a Director of Public Relations to lead a team of PR pros. Work hybrid from Columbus, Ohio, in our studio-style space and from the comfort of your own home. If youre looking for a company with great culture, benefits, and work that makes a difference in peoples lives, keep reading.

The Director of Public Relations role is a leadership position, developing and overseeing a high performance team. They are a strategic thinker with a big picture mindset who executes the vision of the department. The Director of Public Relations will manage a wide-range of competitive people and projects from strategic story development to high impact media relations results and strategic planning. Storytelling is at the very heart of our work. The director is a dynamic storyteller who ensures emotionally engaging stories align with strategy and client goals. They lead projects and a team, driving success efficiency, and accuracy within the public relations department. The director will run the PR department day-to-day operations, with the main areas of responsibility including managing team members, assigning work, department quality control, strategy, and resource management.

What you will be responsible for:

Media Leadership & PR Strategy

• Lead team efforts to secure high-impact national media coverage aligned with client and agency goals.
• Maintain and build strong media relationships while staying ahead of industry trends.
• Develop and implement long and short term PR strategies to enhance our clients visibility and reputation
• Translate client objectives into actionable strategies and measurable media results.

Team & Department Management

• Set strategic direction for account success, balancing long-term strategies with quick activation tactics.
• Establish priorities, assign work, monitor progress, and ensure timely, high-quality execution.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including onboarding, career growth, and fostering development and creativity within the team
• Foster collaboration across teams, including production professionals (videographers, editors, producers, and writers).

Operational & Client Excellence

• Oversee department efficiency, resource allocation, and budget models.
• Provide strategic consultation to both clients and internal teams.
• Implement quality standards for public relations performance.
• Regularly report department performance metrics to executive leadership.

Company Culture & Leadership

• Collaborate with executive leadership to uphold and promote company culture and vision.
• Lead by example in media engagement, strategic decision-making, and industry expertise.

Previous agency experience is highly preferred. Newsroom experience is helpful.

• Minimum of 10 years experience in public relations or a related field. Preferred candidates will have experience in healthcare communications.
• Experience and proven skills in managing people and projects.
• Bachelors or Master's degree in communications, public relations, broadcast journalism or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with PR software required
• Experience with MAC computers and software is preferred.

Who You Are:

• A self motivated person who thrives in a non-corporate, fast-paced, environment with a combination of in person and remote personnel and clients
• Process oriented with the ability to successfully plan, organize, administer, and lead creative communications strategies
• Views growth and retention and success of others as a factor in overall success of the department and as personal success.
• Outspoken, no-nonsense leader who is ready to lead the charge in new initiatives and sound the alarm when projects are at risk
• Thrives in a position of leadership and able to offer strategy in the moment when the spotlight is on them and/or their team, whether in front of clients, potential clients or internal stakeholders
• Opportunistic, forward thinker who sees things beyond how they are but also as they could be and takes initiative to guide the department ahead
• Cheerleader for and loyal defender of MediaSource and his/her team players. Ready to engage in uncomfortable conversations with clients, company leadership, and/or the news media when necessary for the betterment of MediaSource.
• Public relations industry insider with extensive knowledge of best practices and stays in front of developing trends
• An enthusiastic self starter, who has demonstrated management skills
• Decisive leader who can anticipate logical outcomes and navigate reasonable risk and uncertainty in order to respond in a timely manner
• A flexible leader who can collaborate cross-departmentally and with employees at all levels of tenure

Why MediaSource?

• Join a well-respected, stable agency with 26 years of working with respected, mission-based organizations.
• Generous PTO and holiday time off program with more than 30 days off per year from day one, including a full week during the December holiday season, allowing you to relax and travel.
• Eight weeks of paid family leave following the birth or adoption of the child.
• Paid time off to volunteer with a charitable organization of your choice.
• Competitive employer-sponsored retirement plan with 100% 401K match for the first 3% you contribute, plus 50% match of the next 2%.
• Comprehensive health plan with HSA.
• Free access to a financial planner
• Company headquarters with a multimedia studio for in-person creative collaboration.
• We are a values-driven agency:
  • We are curious and recognize the power of original ideas.
  • We are inclusive and respectful of all.
  • We believe that the best work comes from individuals who have an optimal balance of satisfaction from work and from life outside work.
  • We are nimble and view change as an opportunity to grow.
  • We are passionate and love the work we do.
  • We act on purpose and with purpose simultaneously.
• Follow us at www.MediaSourceTV.com , or on social media at @MediaSourceTV

MediaSource is based in Columbus, Ohio, and this hybrid role requires candidates to be located in the Central Ohio area. The position offers a mix of remote work and in-person collaboration at our workplace, with on-site participation required at least 2-3 times per week.

MediaSource is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Some travel may be required.