Director (DC)

TLG Communications; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Job summary

TLG is seeking a Director in Washington, D.C. to join a fast-paced, detail-driven practice working with a blue-chip client roster.

The role requires superb writing and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex issues for diverse audiences. The Director will independently manage day-to-day client workstreams, lead the development of high-quality written materials, and shape communications strategies in response to market events, while mentoring colleagues and supporting new

Qualifications

• Superb writing and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of experience in business, government, an agency, or a professional services firm preferred.
• Experience shaping narratives for high‑stakes litigation, crises and issues management, M&A and other financial communications events, congressional oversight and government investigations, bankruptcy and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Provide polished and professional client service to TLG’s blue-chip roster of clients.
• Independently manage day-to-day client workstreams and multi-faceted projects with rigorous attention to detail and deadlines, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality execution.
• Execute client strategies by tracking actions, maintaining momentum, and ensuring follow-through across teams.
• Lead the development of high-quality written materials for bespoke, multi-stakeholder client engagements, including drafting press releases, media statements, and other strategic communications. Distill highly technical and complex information into clear, compelling messaging tailored to specific audiences, often under tight deadlines.
• Monitor, analyze, and develop communications strategies in response to market-shaping events, both in client-specific contexts and more broadly across the economy.
• Maintain an up-to-date familiarity with key issue areas, industries, and audiences.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to the management of teams in a thriving, enthusiastic culture.
• Work collaboratively across the firm and support new business initiatives.

Skills

Client service

Project management

Written communication

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TLG is seeking a Director in Washington, D.C. This position offers a skilled and enthusiastic professional the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and detail-driven practice with clients who look to our team to navigate the most complex and sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide polished and professional client service to TLG’s blue-chip roster of clients.
• Independently manage day-to-day client workstreams and multi-faceted projects with rigorous attention to detail and deadlines, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality execution.
• Execute client strategies by tracking actions, maintaining momentum, and ensuring follow-through across teams.
• Lead the development of high-quality written materials for bespoke, multi-stakeholder client engagements, including drafting press releases, media statements, and other strategic communications. Distill highly technical and complex information into clear, compelling messaging tailored to specific audiences, often under tight deadlines.
• Monitor, analyze, and develop communications strategies in response to market-shaping events, both in client-specific contexts and more broadly across the economy.
• Maintain an up-to-date familiarity with key issue areas, industries, and audiences.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to the management of teams in a thriving, enthusiastic culture.
• Work collaboratively across the firm and support new business initiatives.

Qualifications

We are seeking individuals who have a strong desire to contribute to a dynamic, growing professional services firm that invests in its people. Applicants should have demonstrated success in professional environments that demand and reward excellence. This role requires superb writing and presentation skills, along with a sophisticated knowledge of the stakeholder landscape to be able to distill complex issues and ideas to a wide range of audiences. Experience working with businesses, non-profits, and other organizations to shape their narrative and navigate important moments, including high‑stakes litigation, crises and issues management, M&A and other financial communications events, congressional oversight and government investigations, bankruptcy and restructuring, and other material events.

Exceptional judgment, integrity, and collegiality are required, and a great sense of humor is critical. A bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of previous experience in business, government, an agency, or a professional services firm are preferred.

Benefits and Compensation

• 100% employee-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• company-matched 401(k)
• generous PTO policy
• The expected salary range for the Director is $125,000 - $155,000 per year.

TLG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.