Director of Strategic Communications (Corporate Affairs + Politics)
RemoteUnited States
United StatesRemoteFull TimeSenior LevelSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelSmall
Job Summary
Lead clients through high-stakes moments by diagnosing real problems and designing integrated communications strategies across earned, owned, and emerging digital channels. Translate cultural signals into clear direction, drive proactive narrative work, and build frameworks that put clients ahead of the conversation. Guide campaign development, manage crisis response, and partner with stakeholders to deliver high-impact work aligned to business and reputational goals. Contribute to new business efforts and shape the firm's point of view on the future of influence and narrative strategy.
Required Qualifications
- 8–10+ years of experience in strategy, communications, media, or related fields
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or other closely related field
- Deep background in corporate communications, public affairs, or political communications
- experience at an advisory firm with exposure to high-profile brands or organizations
- managed high-stakes communications issues or crises
- advised senior stakeholders – C-suite executives, government officials, or public figures
- Strong track record of identifying business or communications challenges and building strategies that solve them
- Experience developing integrated communications strategies across earned, owned, and digital channels, including emerging media ecosystems
- Understanding of media relations and press dynamics
- Exceptional communicator – written and verbal – with the ability to move senior stakeholders
- Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Highly collaborative, with experience working cross-functionally with creatives, analysts, and external partners
Desired Qualifications
- ideally at an advisory firm with exposure to high-profile brands or organizations
- You've worked in the creator economy, or you're obsessed with it
- You understand how content spreads, how platforms behave, and why it matters for reputation and narrative
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