Digital Director (On Site - Washington, DC)

Rational 360•Washington, DC

2d•$82,500 - $98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Rational 360 is hiring a Digital Director to help lead and expand the firm's digital media presence. Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development, leveraging digital to accomplish client goals. Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations, and interactive digital communications. Rational 360 is a full-service strategic communications and digital company that helps organizations win in high-stakes public affairs, corporate communications, and reputation management. We combine data-driven insights, creative storytelling, and cutting-edge technology to deliver results for clients across industries. Our team is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and driven by impact. With a staff of approximately 120 and growing, Rational 360 is partially employee-owned and deeply invested in professional development, mentorship, and career advancement. Our teams work at the forefront of strategic communications, public policy, and media engagement across a wide variety of sectors.

Requirements

5+ years of experience executing digital campaigns with proven results
Experience managing digital media communications
Well-versed in online and social media communications
Willingness and excitement about thinking creatively and entrepreneurially about digital opportunities for individual campaigns and the agency as a whole
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with the professional use of digital media channels
Experience running successful paid acquisition and / or paid persuasion / education campaigns
Bachelor’s Degree
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public affairs

Responsibilities

Lead and expand the firm's digital media presence.
Engage in daily client consultation and strategy development, leveraging digital to accomplish client goals.
Manage digital media communications.
Develop creative, strategic digital solutions to communications challenges.
Simplify digital tactics and strategies into layman's terms so others can develop an understanding and comfort with them.
Manage staff.
Manage clients and/or project teams.
Run successful paid acquisition and / or paid persuasion / education campaigns.
Apply problem-solving and creativity skills in the context of the Internet, its online tools and potential media that can be reached via the web.