Director of Media + Public Affairs

Storyline; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Storyline, an award-winning public affairs firm, is seeking a Director, Media and Public Affairs. This role involves managing client relations, developing campaigns, and leading a team to execute strategic communications that achieve measurable results. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in public relations, excellent writing abilities, and strong project management skills, providing the flexibility to thrive in a virtual work environment.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public affairs or public relations agency experience.
• Experience managing clients and executing communications plans.
• Track record of successful media strategies and excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Devise public affairs campaigns and PR projects.
• Manage client communications and deliverables.
• Lead the content production team and build media strategies.

Skills

Public relations

Media strategy

Writing skills

Project management

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workplace

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Overview

• Storyline, an award-winning, Washington, D.C.-based storytelling and public affairs firm seeks aDirector, Media and Public Affairs.
• Qualified candidates have at least 5 years of experience managing clients at public affairs or public relations agencies. Prior journalism or campaign experience is a plus.
• The Director will work directly with Storyline’s founder and CEO in managing client relations, developing client programs and recommendations, supporting business development and implementing processes to streamline and enhance client and vendor relationships, helping build upon the firm’s track record of award-winning storytelling and growth.
• With roots in television, print, radio and digital media, Storyline brings a journalistic sensibility to its work, telling compelling stories that drive results. Our team of veteran communicators understands how to turn complex issues into stories that move opinion.
• Our work for clients includes Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, trade associations and prominent executives, government officials and high-net worth individuals.
• Now in our eighth year, we’ve worked across a range of industries including healthcare, energy, financial services, tech, non-profit and media.

Responsibilities

In the role of Director, you will work directly with Storyline clients, helping to devise public affairs campaigns and PR projects to address important audience persuasion goals.Our clients will depend on you to be organized, responsive, creative and thoughtful. You will create and execute communications plans to deliver measurable results.

You must offer agency experience with issue advocacy, PR and public affairs campaigns, strong writing skills and a solid understanding of and interest in how the media and Washington, state and local governments work.

You will:

• Build media strategies and lead the development of strategic communications plans and supplemental project plans.
• Manage Storyline’s content production team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, securing and managing coverage in local, regional and national print and broadcast outlets.
• Track client deliverables and timelines using project management tools.
• Maintain regular client communication, including reporting.
• Anticipate and deliver on client needs.
• Serve as a thought leader with team members to meet client goals.
• Support the development of new business proposals and ideas.

A successful candidate will offer:

• A bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of public affairs firm or public relations agency experience.
• Experience working on campaigns with a public affairs firm or public relations agency.
• A strong track record of building media strategies, including placing a wide range of regional and national digital, print and broadcast stories.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft op-eds, press releases, media advisories, Q&A, talking points, statements, blog and social posts and other communication documents.
• Strong strategic instincts and the proven ability to develop and execute strategic integrated communications programs that deliver results.
• Experience leading a talented and dynamic team of communicators, producers, writers and editors, cultivating a collaborative atmosphere.
• Conceptual thinker with excellent organizational and prioritization skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience crafting pitch decks, proposals and other sales collateral.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office and Google Workplace tools. Video editing experience is a plus.
• Experience using AI tools and a willingness to experiment with them.

What We Offer

Storyline is committed to equity in compensation. Base compensation is $70,000 - $110,000. Other benefits include an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Base compensation will be influenced by factors such as skillset, experience, and location. Storyline provides a generous benefits package including coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with an employer contribution and additional benefits.

Storyline believes in the growth and development of all our employees and therefore we offer:

• Professional development and career guidance
• Opportunities for advancement
• A collegial and supportive virtual work environment

About Working at Storyline

Storyline offers a virtual work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working from home offices or remote locations, with regular in-person meetings and assignments. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. We are open to work arrangements that accommodate individual needs and circumstances, including flexible scheduling. Our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office. Storyline is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any protected category.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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