Director of Communications

Riff City Strategies, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Riff City Strategies, Inc. is seeking a Director to join its remote-first media and communications strategy team.

This senior, high-ownership role focuses on communications, media relations, and public affairs across diverse client types and sectors. You will develop and execute strategic communications plans, build deep knowledge of each client’s business, and serve as the day-to-day lead for multiple accounts.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in communications.
• Proven ability to craft and place strategic messaging across media.
• Strong relationship management and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans for multiple clients.
• Lead day-to-day account management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Draft, edit, and approve a wide range of materials (press releases, pitches, articles, newsletters, talking points, presentations).
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring clear handoffs to clients and teams.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Public affairs

Leadership

Client service

Content writing

Job description

The client is hiring a Director to join a remote-first media and communications strategy team. This is a senior, high-ownership role focused on communications, media relations, and public affairs across a wide range of client types and sectors. The director will be a highly skilled, creative writer who can produce materials such as press releases and long-form thought leadership with confidence and precision.

The role will involve developing and executing strategic communications and public affairs plans, building a deep understanding of each client’s business, products or services, competitors, influencers, and markets, and serving as the day-to-day lead for multiple accounts and relationships. The director will provide strategic counsel and messaging guidance for national and regional audiences, pitch and secure impactful media coverage, and draft, review, and approve a broad range of communications materials including press releases, pitches, statements, articles, newsletters, talking points, and presentations. Excellent client service and strong relationship management are core expectations.

This director position includes managing and developing team members, including regular feedback and support for career growth, and ensuring clear, reliable handoffs and communication between clients and account teams. The ideal candidate will have a track record managing both traditional and digital-focused communications and public affairs efforts, with demonstrated success securing meaningful media stories. The team is based across California, and the role is expected to support a remote-first work environment.