Director, National Media Strategy & Policy

Clearpath; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

Flexible time off

Health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support (e;

Peloton and Talkspace

Job summary

Stand Together in Washington, DC, invites a seasoned Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations to lead national earned media strategy. You will shape narratives, advise senior leaders, and operate at the nexus of federal policy and media to advance priority policy goals.

You will translate complex policy into compelling messaging, manage high-stakes campaigns, and build strong relationships with national reporters while coordinating with policy teams.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs.
• Experience on Capitol Hill, campaigns, or advocacy groups preferred.
• Proven success driving earned media in high-pressure environments.
• Strong understanding of federal policy, legislative processes, and political landscape.
• Established relationships with national media and policy reporters.
• Exceptional writing and messaging skills; able to simplify complex issues.
• Confident spokesperson and advisor to senior leaders.
• Bias for action and ability to move quickly with sound judgment.
• Interest in principled, market-based policy solutions and Stand Together values.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together’s PBM approach and culture.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute AFP’s national earned media strategy to advance priority policy goals.
• Shape messaging and narratives that influence public discourse and legislative outcomes.
• Pitch, place, and manage stories with top-tier national media and policy reporters.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and spokespeople, including media prep and message development.
• Act as an on-record spokesperson for the organization.
• Translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling communications.
• Coordinate across communications, digital, and policy teams for integrated campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with national media and policy reporters.
• Respond rapidly to breaking news, policy developments, and opportunities.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Spokesperson experience

Writing & messaging

Relationship building

Crisis communications

Policy understanding

Media monitoring tools

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

Stand Together in Washington, DC, invites a seasoned Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations to lead national earned media strategy. You will shape narratives, advise senior leaders, and operate at the nexus of federal policy and media to advance priority policy goals.

You will translate complex policy into compelling messaging, manage high-stakes campaigns, and build strong relationships with national reporters while coordinating with policy teams.