Director of Strategic Communications

Riff City Strategies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The client is seeking a Director to join its communications, media relations, and public affairs team, crafting clear content for national and regional audiences across diverse industries. This is a senior, ownership-minded role for a creative writer who can produce press releases, thought leadership, and strategic assets with confidence and precision.

The Director will lead strategic plans, manage client relationships, pitch media, and shepherd messaging across accounts while mentoring a

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications, media relations, and public affairs plans.
• Pitch and secure impactful media coverage; craft a wide range of communications materials.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team across multiple accounts.
• Maintain strong client partnerships and account management.

Skills

Creative writing

Job description

The client is seeking a Director to join its communications, media relations, and public affairs team. This role supports a broad range of clients across many different industries and involves crafting clear, compelling content for national and regional audiences. The position is designed for a highly skilled, creative writer who can produce materials such as press releases, long-form thought leadership, and other strategic communications assets with confidence and precision.

The Director will develop and execute strategic communications, media relations, and public affairs plans; build a strong understanding of each client’s business, products/services, competitors, influencers, and markets; and serve as the day-to-day lead for multiple client accounts and relationships. Responsibilities include providing strategic messaging guidance, pitching and securing impactful media coverage, drafting, reviewing, and approving a wide variety of communications materials, and delivering excellent account management while maintaining strong client partnerships.

This is a senior, ownership-oriented leadership role with responsibility for running accounts, setting strategy, and being the primary point of contact. The Director will manage, mentor, and develop a team that includes Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Junior Associates, ensuring regular feedback and support for career growth, and will oversee clean handoffs and clear communication between clients and account teams. The client operates as a remote-first organization with team members based across California, and the position reports to the CEO and president.