Director of Media Relations

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

2 employees hold this title in Mayor. Median total compensation for the role is $46,712, above the department median of $46,567.

Employees: 2
Total payroll: $93.4K
Role median: $46,712
Agency median: $46,567
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Buffalo

Director of Media Relations is held in 2 City of Buffalo departments. In Mayor, the median of $46,712 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Council Staff

$88,459 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director of Media Relations role in other City of Buffalodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Michael Read

Director of Media Relations/Mayor

2026 total comp

$56,069

Sub-department: General Government Support
Base pay: $51,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,517
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,069

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Employeeid: 175442

Michael Read holds the role of Director of Media Relations at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,069.

Nicholas Beiling

Director of Media Relations/Mayor

2026 total comp

$37,356

Sub-department: General Government Support
Base pay: $35,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,356

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Employeeid: 176462

Nicholas Beiling works as a Director of Media Relations for Mayor within General Government Support. Nicholas earned $37,356 in 2026.