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We are looking for a high-impact PR Director to help fuel that continued growth. Total compensation for this role is expected to be between $100,000 - $113,000per year.\nAs an agency, we exist to accelerate growth-for our clients, our people and the B2B industry. We partner with B2B technology and services companies, from high-growth Silicon Valley businesses to global Fortune 500 brands, to drive meaningful business results. At Walker Sands, curiosity sparks new ideas, collaboration makes the work stronger, and people are at the center of everything we do. We’re building what’s next for B2B marketing-and we want you to help shape it. As Walker Sands grows, there’s more opportunity to stretch, lead, create, and make your mark.\nWalker Sands is looking for a talented PR Director to join our team. As an PR Director, you will lead PR programs end-to-end - from high-level strategy through flawless execution - and do so with confidence, clarity, and authority in front of clients. You’ll shape narratives around some of the most transformative technologies in the market, build influential media relationships, and guide integrated programs that elevate brand awareness, credibility, and reputation.\nYou’ll also serve as a leader within the agency, mentoring teams, contributing to our culture , and helping shape the future of our Strategic Communications department.\nWhat You Will Do (Responsibilities): \nStrategic Leadership Own the development of integrated communications strategies for B2B tech clients, especially in industries like IT, Cybersecurity, data, and AI\nConfidently lead clients through strategic recommendations, program planning, and decision-making\nTranslate business goals and technical concepts into compelling, differentiated narratives\nStay ahead of emerging trends in tech, media, and communications, and effectively surface these trends to internal teams and clients \n\nProgram Ownership + Execution\nLead PR programs from strategy through execution ensuring excellence at every stage\nGuide teams in delivering high-impact media relations, thought leadership, and integrated communications initiatives\nDevelop strong written content and newsworthy pitches that align with client's business objectives and coach teams to do the same\nBuild relationships with a wide range of reporters, creators, analysts and publications to secure coverage across media types\nMaintain a deep understanding of the evolving GEO landscape and how PR can support AI visibility \nBring an AI-forward mindset with an eye towards looking at how to incorporate AI into workflows and build new AI-first workflows \nClient Partnership\nServe as a trusted advisor to clients through managing expectations, providing proactive counsel and navigating complex communications challenges with confidence\nBuild positive rapport and trusted advisor relationships with clients\nIdentify opportunities to expand and strengthen client relationships\nParticipate and support new business efforts\nTeam Leadership + Development\nMentor and coach PR team members, fostering growth, expertise, and collaboration\nContribute to department and agency culture\nChampion new tools, processes, and approaches that help to share internal frameworks that improve efficiency, quality, and strategic rigor\nNon-Negotiables \nYou crave candid feedback. You embrace it as a powerful tool for growth.\nYou’re incredibly curious. You’re always learning, always sharing, always pushing to get better.\nYou’re proactive. You don’t wait for direction; you bring ideas, solutions, and momentum.\nYou’re collaborative. You make the work better by working well with others.\nYou build media authority. You maintain strong relationships, understand the evolving landscape, and help teams pitch strategically and effectively.\nYou coach communicators. You develop team members into confident storytellers, media strategists, and client partners.\nYou embody agency readiness. You stay steady in pace, navigate shifting priorities, and help your team do the same.\nYou influence with credibility. You articulate a strong point of view, connect decisions to strategy, and guide teams and clients toward the right outcomes without force or ego.\nWhat You Bring (Requirements):\nExperience: 7+ years of B2B PR experience within an agency setting, with a preferred focus on deep tech including IT, AI, Cybersecurity, or Infrastructure \nExpertise: Deep expertise in evolving media landscape and the ability to craft compelling narratives around technical topics and engage with a mix of media types\nLeadership: Proven ability to lead PR programs and teams confidently from strategy to execution\nClient Management: Strong track record of advising senior level clients and managing complex, high-stakes programs\nWhat We Offer (Compensation + Benefits):\nStarting Salary: $100,000 - $113,000\nBase salary is only a part of the total rewards package. Placement on the salary scale will be determined by a variety of factors to ensure internal equity.\nStarting salaries are not inclusive of a full range of compensation for this role and are instead meant to reflect the expected beginning salary for a new hire dependent on location and experience. Merit-based increases can be earned after time in role.\nBonus Potential: This role will be eligible for a bonus based on company performance.\nGrowth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.\nFlexible PTO and Hybrid Work: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.\nHealth Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Mental health resources, pet insurance, and more.\n Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.\nAdditional Protection: Life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that provide added financial security.\n Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for you and your household, including counseling, mental health resources, and help navigating life’s everyday challenges.\nFamily Support: Paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.\nPerformance & Coaching: Regular performance reviews, clear goal-setting, and ongoing coaching to help you understand expectations, grow your skills, and make progress in your career.\nMilestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.\nCommunity & Belonging: Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and programs designed to build connection across the agency.\nCulture: Our agency offers an award-winning culture. Read more on our website here!\nWe strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Walker Sands is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes everyone to our team.\nIn your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).\nIf you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7416,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Growth opportunities","Hybrid work","Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Media & Entertainment","Sales & Marketing","Creative Agencies"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T21:01:13Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":75,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.832,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":21,"expected_fill_days":47,"reasons":["conf:1","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-10-21T05:46:15Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":113000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/walker-sands-pr-director","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/walker-sands-pr-director.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-21T10:44:03Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":15147,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-22T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":687576},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=687576"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fwalker-sands-pr-director"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fwalker-sands-pr-director"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fwalker-sands-pr-director"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/walker-sands-pr-director\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fwalker-sands-pr-director"}]}