Director

Rational 360 • Washington, DC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rational 360 is seeking a Director to join our dynamic team, with a focus on strategic communications and public affairs. This role will manage the day-to day on several client accounts and contribute to internal teams. Candidates must have at least 4-8 years of prior public relations or communications experience and ideally will have experience in public affairs or corporate communications. Candidates must possess strong writing and project management skills, and be eager to work in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage a diverse workload. Experience managing digital media communications is a plus. Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development, produce high-level communications materials and manage media relations campaigns. 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 digital communications. About Rational 360 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

• At least 4-8 years of prior public relations or communications experience
• Strong writing skills
• Strong project management skills
• Eager to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to manage a diverse workload
• At least 5-8 years of strategic communications or public relations experience with proven results
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proven ability to develop creative, strategic solutions to communications challenges
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with the professional use of digital media channels
• Experience working with top corporation or association executives
• Bachelors’ Degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public affairs or corporate communications
• Experience managing digital media communications
• Experience working with reporters
• Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to day on several client accounts
• Contribute to internal teams
• Engage in daily client consultation and strategy development
• Produce high-level communications materials
• Manage media relations campaigns
• Manage staff
• Manage clients and/or project teams
• Develop and edit high-quality written materials

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Partially employee-owned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director