Senior Public Affairs Director

Edelman; Tandil; Hybrid; ARS 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Argentina is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Director to lead strategic public affairs programs for high-profile clients in Argentina. The role demands deep knowledge of the political landscape, regulatory matters, and client counsel.

You will manage multi-project initiatives, build government relationships, contribute to new business growth, and guide teams across disciplines in a hybrid Buenos Aires office.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or strategic communications.
• Experience in agencies, the public sector, corporate environments, or consulting firms.
• Strong understanding of Argentina's political, institutional, and regulatory landscape.
• Proven client relationship management and multi-project handling.
• Interest or experience in business development and account growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop public affairs strategies aligned with clients' objectives.
• Provide strategic counsel on regulatory, political, and reputational matters.
• Monitor landscape for emerging trends and deliver insights to clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and stakeholders.
• Contribute to new business development and growth of client accounts.
• Oversee project execution with quality and deadlines.
• Manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal teams.
• Support development of integrated communications strategies and campaigns.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and results orientation in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Public affairs

Regulatory affairs

Strategic communications

Client relationship management

Business development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Communications, International Relations, Law or related field

Job description

Edelman Argentina as a Senior Public Affairs Director!

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 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.