Senior Public Affairs Director

LA001 Edelman Argentina; Buenos Aires; Hybrid; ARS 1.500.000 - 2.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Edelman Argentina is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Director to lead public affairs strategies and counsel clients on regulatory, political, and reputational matters. The role emphasizes relationship management, business development, and cross‑functional leadership in a hybrid setup with three days in the Palermo office and two remote days.

You will monitor Argentina's political landscape, oversee complex projects, and collaborate with teams to deliver integrated communications that advance

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in public affairs, government relations, or strategic communications.
• Experience in agencies, public sector, corporate, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of Argentina's political, institutional, regulatory landscape.
• Proven client relationship management and multi-project delivery.
• Interest in business development and account growth.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Communications, IR, Law, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and collaborate across teams.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop public affairs strategies aligned with clients' objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel on regulatory, political, and reputational matters.
• Monitor the political and regulatory landscape and deliver actionable insights.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to new business development and growth of client accounts.
• Oversee project execution with high-quality deliverables and deadlines.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with internal teams.
• Support integrated communications strategies and campaigns.
• Foster a collaborative working environment with sound judgment and strategic thinking.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Project management

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Political Science/Comm/IR/Law

Jobbeschreibung

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join Edelman Argentina as a Senior Public Affairs Director! We currently operate under a hybrid work model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.

Our office is located in Palermo, Buenos Aires.

Below, you will find the key responsibilities and requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop public affairs strategies aligned with our clients' business objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel on regulatory, political, and reputational matters.
• Monitor the political and regulatory landscape, identifying emerging trends and delivering actionable insights to clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulatory authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to new business development initiatives and the growth of existing client accounts.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Support the development of integrated communications strategies and campaigns.
• Foster a collaborative working environment, demonstrating sound judgment, strategic thinking, and a results-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or strategic communications.
• Previous experience in agencies, the public sector, corporate environments, or consulting firms.
• Strong understanding of Argentina's political, institutional, and regulatory landscape.
• Proven experience in client relationship management and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interest or experience in business development, commercial initiatives, and account growth.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Communications, International Relations, Law, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and work collaboratively across teams.
• Advanced (fluent) English proficiency, both written and spoken.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected.

We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company.

At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe.

The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society.

We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business.

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