Director, Signal Health

Signal Group DC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous time off

Parental leave

401(k) with employer contribution

Bonus opportunities

Public transportation benefits

Free lunch Thursday

Job summary

Signal Group seeks a communications director to partner with our Signal Health client portfolio, crafting integrated public affairs campaigns that influence decision-makers in health care and other regulated sectors. The role demands razor-sharp writing, strategic thinking, and proven leadership to guide PR and public affairs campaigns.

Based in the Washington, DC area, the position is hybrid with in-office presence 50% of each week and offers a generous salary and benefits package, including

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PR agency, in-house, Capitol Hill, or government communications experience.
• Excellent media relations and interview pitching abilities.
• Strong writing and editing for diverse audiences and client voices.
• Ability to translate policy into sharp messaging.
• Strategic planning and project management for campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of communication strategies
• Lead regular interaction with journalists in a variety of U.S. and international markets
• Conduct routine senior-level client contact, and team management
• Excel at research and writing
• Manage development and production of materials to support campaigns across all channels

Skills

Media relations

Writing & editing

Strategic planning

Project management

Leadership

Job description

Signal is seeking a communications director to be a trusted partner for our Signal Health client portfolio. You'll create integrated public affairs campaigns that influence decision-makers and advance clients' objectives in health care and other regulated sectors. If you possess razor-sharp communication skills, an inherent curiosity, a bold mindset, and a proven track record in leading PR and public affairs campaigns for public health and health care clients, we invite you to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of communication strategies
• Lead regular interaction with journalists in a variety of U.S. and international markets
• Conduct routine senior-level client contact, and team management
• Excel at research and writing
• Manage development and production of materials to support campaigns across all channels

The Model Candidate:

• You are a bright, engaging, and proactive leader who thrives on collaborating with others and inspiring teams.
• You don't just wait for direction; you anticipate needs, seek out innovative solutions, and take initiative.
• You are adept at flawlessly executing complex projects while identifying opportunities for professional growth and team development.
• You possess an impeccable understanding of AP style, are meticulously detail-oriented, and maintain high standards of diligence in all your work.
• You are a master of multitasking, capable of managing multiple high-stakes initiatives under strict deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Strong media relations skills: reporter relationships across the spectrum, pitching experience, booking and staffing interviews, developing prep materials
• Sharp writing and editing skills: the ability to write for different audiences/client voices, experience writing social media content and press materials, ability to translate complex policy into sharp messaging
• Strategic planning and project management: developing rollout plans, project timelines, and tracking deliverables
• Have 7+ years of PR agency, in-house, Capitol Hill, or government communications experience

About Signal:

Signal Group is a leader in modern public affairs. We deliver strategies and solutions driven by strategic advocacy, communications, and digital programs. Advising clients across the globe, including industry-leading companies, CEOs, governments, and non-profits, Signal offers tailored strategies for solving high-stakes challenges. We are a unique collection of top practitioners from our fields focused on delivering transformative outcomes for our client partners. We believe in supporting the growth of our team in a collaborative environment with opportunities for advancement.

This position is based in the Washington, D.C. area, and required to be in office 50% of each week.

We believe in supporting our team and offer a generous salary and benefits package. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000.

Benefits and perks include:

• 100% Medical, Dental and Vision coverage by Signal, and membership to OneMedical
• Time off including generous vacation, holidays, sick time, and winter holiday closure
• Paid parental leave and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with an employer contributionQuarterly and annual bonus opportunity and incentives for business generation
• Public transportation benefits
• Free lunch Thursday (FLT), birthday donations to a charity of your choice, and more.

Signal Group is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. Signal does not discriminate in hiring, or in any other respect, on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, status as a veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.