Senior Director, Public Affairs

Orchestra•Washington, DC

8d•$115,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Glen Echo Group seeks a Senior Director to join our fast-growing, DC-based team. As one of the leading storytellers for the internet-enabled world, this role will combine passion, industry and policy knowledge and creative communications expertise to tell the stories of innovation and how it can move the world forward as a force for good. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team and work every day with the leading brands and innovators of the new economy. Our ideal candidate is a senior-level communications professional with strong storytelling and media expertise, the ability to lead multiple, high-profile accounts and manage a cross-disciplinary team. This person should be an excellent team player with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful media relations campaigns and a background in cybersecurity and/or defense within the public sector. Our ideal candidate is an experienced self-starter who can translate complex issues into simple, compelling narratives for a variety of audiences. This role is available in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. The team is in-office at least 2-3 days per week.

Requirements

10+ years of progressively responsible communications experience developing and leading communications strategies, including the ability to translate complex issues into simple and compelling campaigns
Strong project management experience with the ability to juggle multiple clients and deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong media relationships and networks, excellent writing skills and utilization of best-in-class communications tools
Demonstrated understanding and expertise in public sector media, politics and public affairs
Expertise in crafting and executing integrated issue campaigns; a strong record of building relationships across the technology and public affairs communities
Ability to identify and counsel on emerging and breaking issues, highly responsive to urgent client requests and ability to navigate a constant and challenging media and political environment
Ability to secure new business opportunities for the firm and grow our existing client relationships
Experience managing and mentoring young communications professionals
Have attention to detail, enthusiasm, creativity and professionalism, a desire to work hard and be part of an extraordinary group of people

Nice To Haves

A background in and working knowledge of the internet, cybersecurity and/or defense industries

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client manager, core team member and communications lead across a variety of clients
Strategic thinker able to quickly understand client businesses, targets, influencers and competitive landscape. Quickly grasp key issues and develop successful communications campaigns
Develop media strategies and create a variety of creative assets to execute across a wide range of media platforms. Build and cultivate trusted relationships across media platforms and leverage them to stay ahead of story angles and news cycles. Provide sound media counsel, judgment and analysis to clients
Understand content marketing channels and employ excellent written, verbal and creative communications skills to create and deliver compelling and persuasive content
Provide strategic counsel and guidance across the company, mentor team members and ensure the firm’s success by overseeing work quality and productivity level
Serve as brand ambassador for the Glen Echo Group, active within the third-party community and contribute to new business strategy, execution and outreach