Senior Director Digital

Adelphi Group•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

PLUS Communications is seeking a creative and hard-working Senior Director to join its fast-growing digital practice and help top-tier advocacy campaigns and organizations succeed. PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia, leading campaigns across public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising, and media buying. The Senior Director crafts innovative digital strategies for public affairs clients, manages and cultivates client relationships, and leads strategic planning and development of new-business proposals. The role manages a team of strategists responsible for daily work and new projects, collaborates with the Graphic Design department on client collateral, and partners with the Digital Advertising team on campaign plans, trafficking, and client reports. The role calls for someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, engaging clients and outside groups, leading a high-performing team, writing on varied topics with quick turnaround, solving problems, and managing multiple projects. The position is hybrid, with Omnicom policy requiring employees to work in the office at least three days per week unless otherwise directed. The budgeted salary is $120,000, with an opportunity for a year-end bonus.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant experience in digital marketing, public affairs, public relations, and/or political campaign work.
Some prior public affairs or public relations agency experience.
Advanced writing skills, including the ability to write for senior-level stakeholders.
Proficiency in editing and a strong understanding of AP Style.
Experience using digital and social media tools for issue advocacy and public affairs campaigns.
A proven track record of developing and executing successful digital strategies and managing client relationships.
Demonstrated experience deploying AI tools to improve processes while adhering to company expectations for utilization.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort engaging with clients and outside groups on day-to-day deliverables.
Previous experience leading a high-performing team and driving results.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
Willingness to do what it takes to complete the work, regardless of time commitment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Craft innovative digital strategies for public affairs clients, anticipating opportunities and challenges to build timely, cost-efficient campaigns.
Manage and cultivate client relationships to grow existing accounts.
Lead the development and strategic planning of new-business proposals.
Manage a team of strategists in executing daily responsibilities and new projects for public affairs accounts.
Collaborate with the Graphic Design department to provide client collateral, including logos, one-pagers, and social graphics.
Partner with the Digital Advertising team to submit plan requests, traffic new campaigns, and prepare client reports.