Head of Strategic Communications to the Chairman

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Strategic Communications to the Chairman serves as the PCAOB’s chief communications strategist and a senior adviser to the Chairman and the senior leadership team of the PCAOB. This role works closely with the Board and senior management in developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the PCAOB’s mission, priorities, and objectives across key audiences. The Head of Strategic Communications to the Chairman has the expertise and experience to message complex concepts and practices to an informed audience as well as a general public audience. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven experience integrating digital communications and social media into the overall communications outreach. The Head of Strategic Communications to the Chairman has a proven ability to build and reinforce trusted relationships with media and external stakeholders and has a solid network of high-level media and public affairs contacts. This position will be based in the PCAOB’s Washington, DC headquarters office and will report to the Chairman.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in public relations or journalism, with advanced proven skills in leadership and enterprise-wide strategic communications
• Experience working with and developing media relationships that further goals of corporate or governmental entities
• Excellence in effective, persuasive, and Plain English writing and editing.
• Proven ability to develop and execute a comprehensive communications vision and strategic plan for an organization.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Experience managing an internal team as well as external consultants and achieving results.
• Deep familiarity with both traditional and social/digital media.
• Knowledge of the regulators and congressional oversight of auditors.
• A self-starter able to administer a number of open ongoing assignments at any one time, where some assignments are routinely unstructured, requiring autonomy and independent judgment.
• In-depth experience successfully harmonizing diverse and competing interests.
• Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic, supporting empirical evidence, and impartiality.
• Ability to effectively represent the organization to a variety of both internal and external constituencies.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment on a daily basis.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Prior government, public policy, and/or regulatory experience
• An advanced degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the execution of a coordinated communications strategy that clearly conveys the PCAOB’s goals, priorities, and activities to key audiences, including the media and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to the Chairman and PCAOB leadership on PCAOB positioning and messaging for various audiences, including preparation for speeches and testimony, and responding to critical situations.
• Act as a Board spokesperson; advise the Chairman and PCAOB leadership on all matters relating to media relations and public affairs efforts, including media outreach, responses to inquiries, and other communications, on issues of interest and concern to the Board.
• Coordinate with the Director, Communications and Engagement to implement a branding strategy for the PCAOB that establishes and maintains standards of quality and consistency across all communication platforms, including the Board’s publications, website, and digital/social media channels.
• Oversee message development, speechwriting, and presentation support for PCAOB leadership, and manager preparation for media interviews and public engagements.
• Build and maintain working relationships with key media contacts to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the organization’s activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays and a year-end break December 28 – 31, 2026.
• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation. Roth in-plan conversion available.
• Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave
• Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available
• Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
• Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more
• Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees