Five Below

retail

Director,PublicRelations

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Director, Public Relations at Five Below. Skills: Public Relations, Communications Strategy, Media Relations, Brand Reputation. Lead PR strategy development and execution. Shape company narrative across media and influencers”

What You'll Achieve.

drive brand awareness; strengthen reputation; support business growth; driving earned media impressions

Industry & Context.

retail

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8–12 years of public relations or communications experience, Proven success building and executing high-impact PR campaigns, media relationships, Experience managing crisis communications and brand reputation, Deep understanding of Gen Z and teen audiences and cultural trends, Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Nice to Have

preferably in retail, consumer brands, or lifestyle sectors, A creative storyteller who knows how to make brands culturally relevant, A strategic thinker who can also execute at a high level, Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, A leader who brings energy, curiosity, and a pulse on trends

What You'll Do.

Lead PR strategy development and execution

Shape company narrative across media and influencers

Drive earned media impressions with PR strategy

Build and maintain media relationships

Lead proactive and reactive media outreach

Manage media inquiries and act as spokesperson

Amplify product launches and campaigns

Create buzz-worthy moments for Gen Z

Oversee influencer and creator PR strategies

Develop crisis communication plans

Monitor brand sentiment and respond

Lead internal PR team members

Manage external PR agencies and vendors

Define KPIs and track PR performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate cross-functionally across marketing, HR, investor relations, and operations; Partner with marketing, merchandising, and social teams; Lead and mentor internal PR team members; Manage external PR agencies and vendors; Provide guidance and messaging for sensitive or high-risk situations

Communication Scope

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

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