Director, Public Relations

Overview

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission : 'Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!' and 'So Much Fun It's Scary!'

At Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

The Director, Public Relations will drive positive media exposure, brand storytelling, and external communications for Spirit and Spencer's. This role develops and executes PR strategies to increase consumer awareness, support sales and marketing efforts, and enhance corporate reputation through compelling and consistent messaging across all channels.

Develop and lead integrated PR strategies to maximize positive media coverage for Spirit and Spencer's products and brand initiatives

Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and brand-aligned responses

Cultivate relationships with top-tier media, influencers, and journalists to secure high-impact placements across print, broadcast, online, and social channels

Monitor industry trends and translate insights into proactive media opportunities and strategic recommendations

Craft clear, engaging communication narratives for product launches, corporate initiatives, and brand campaigns in collaboration with Marketing, eCommerce, and Social Media teams

Develop press releases, media kits, lookbooks, and executive interview materials aligned with brand voice and business objectives

Maintain and evolve brand voice guidelines to ensure consistency across all external communications, including media responses and crisis communications.

Lead media programming and storytelling efforts for product launches, events, and promotional campaigns, leveraging both traditional and non-traditional channels such as video content and influencer collaborations

Partner with cross-functional teams to align PR activities with marketing campaigns and sales initiatives for maximum impact

Manage PR agency relationships, ensuring deliverables meet strategic objectives and align with brand priorities

Foster collaboration with internal teams to stay ahead of new initiatives and provide media strategies that elevate brand visibility

Create quarterly media reports highlighting performance, coverage metrics, and opportunities for improvement

Track results of PR campaigns and events to optimize future strategies

Continually refine PR strategies to support evolving corporate goals and product innovations

Qualifications

The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Pay Range

$130,000 - $145,000