Director

Rational 360; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation and benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Rational 360 in Washington, DC is seeking a Director to lead strategic communications and public affairs across client accounts. You will guide day-to-day operations, client consultations, and strategy development, while producing high-level materials and overseeing media campaigns.

The role requires 4–8 years in public relations or communications, strong writing and project management, and comfort working in a fast-paced, multitask environment with a hybrid work model and in-person Mondays,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in strategic communications or public relations with proven results.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience managing staff and clients or project teams.
• Strong attention to detail with multitasking capabilities.
• Familiarity with digital media channels.

Responsibilities

• Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development.
• Produce high-level communications materials and manage media relations campaigns.
• Oversee multiple client accounts with diverse workload.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Verbal and written communications

Project management

Staff management

Client/project team management

Attention to detail

Digital media channels

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Rational 360 is seeking a Director to join our dynamic team, with a focus on strategic communications and public affairs. This role will manage the day-to day on several client accounts and contribute to internal teams. Candidates must have at least 4-8 years of prior public relations or communications experience and ideally will have experience in public affairs or corporate communications. Candidates must possess strong writing and project management skills, and be eager to work in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage a diverse workload. Experience managing digital media communications is a plus.

Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development, produce high-level communications materials and manage media relations campaigns.

Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations, and digital communications.

About Rational 360

Rational 360 is a full-service strategic communications and digital company that helps organizations win in high-stakes public affairs, corporate communications, and reputation management. We combine data-driven insights, creative storytelling, and cutting-edge technology to deliver results for clients across industries. Our team is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and driven by impact.

With a staff of approximately 120 and growing, Rational 360 is partially employee-owned and deeply invested in professional development, mentorship, and career advancement. Our teams work at the forefront of strategic communications, public policy, and media engagement across a wide variety of sectors.

Employment Type

Full-time

• At least 5-8 years of strategic communications or public relations experience with proven results and experience working with reporters is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proven ability to develop creative, strategic solutions to communications challenges
• Experience managing staff
• Experience managing clients and/or project teams
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials
• Familiarity with the professional use of digital media channels
• Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials
• Experience working with top corporation or association executives
• Bachelors’ Degree

Why Join Rational 360?

• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Exposure to high-impact work across public affairs, communications, and digital

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility- this role will be required to adhere to our hybrid work policy which requires employees to work in-person from our HQ located in downtown DC on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Salary range for this role is 85,000 to 115,000 USD annually.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Rational 360 is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.