director of communications

Director of communications is a position in both the private and public sectors. A director of communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. Directors of communications supervise public relations staff, create communication strategies, and may serve as the key spokesperson and media contact for the organization. A director of communications may also be called a public relations manager, communications director, or press secretary. The director of communications usually reports directly to a CxO, including a chief communications officer (CCO) or chief executive officer (CEO) of a company or organization. In an organization, the director of communications directs the Communications Department. The director of communications m...