Director, Strategic Communications and Advisory

Breakwater Strategy; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Breakwater Strategy, a strategic insights and communications agency in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced professional to serve as a key client contact and strategic advisor across industries from energy to emerging technology.

You will lead account teams, oversee tactical execution, and help clients develop and execute communications strategies that achieve business objectives, while mentoring junior staff.

Qualificações

• 5–10 years in strategic communications, public affairs, or management consulting.
• Bachelor's degree required; agency experience a plus.
• Strong ability to translate complex issues into clear narratives.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills with attention to detail.
• Experience leading client relationships and multi-engagement management.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to coach junior staff.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as co-lead on clients and projects, managing relationships and execution.
• Provide strategic insights and counsel with senior leaders.
• Oversee timely, precise production of client deliverables.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans and media strategies.
• Foster relationships with reporters and media contacts.
• Mentor junior staff and support their development.
• Monitor daily news and policy developments relevant to clients.

Conhecimentos

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Narrative development

Media relations

Team leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Breakwater Strategy, a strategic insights and communications agency, is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing team of strategists. The ideal candidate will serve as a key client contact and strategic advisor across multiple industries, from energy to emerging technology, driving account teams forward and helping clients develop and execute communications strategies that achieve their business objectives.

We are looking for a growing leader who is experienced in media strategy and tactical execution, ideally in an agency setting, and is moving deeper into senior strategic thinking and counsel. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates a natural proclivity to cultivating relationships with reporters, keeps a close eye on the news and policy developments that affect clients, and exercises strong judgment, particularly in moments of crisis and critical importance to our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as co-lead on clients and projects, managing client relationships regularly and with ease, as well as managing tactical execution
• Deliver strategic insights and advice to clients, both independently and alongside VPs, MDs, and Partners
• Oversee the timely, precise production of client deliverables, thinking ahead and communicating next steps to teams without prompting
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans, messaging frameworks, media strategies, and thought leadership initiatives
• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with key reporters and media contacts across relevant beats
• Proactively identify and respond to client needs, taking ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Scan daily social, political, and economic news with an eye toward what might affect clients, and bring those insights to client teams
• Help craft persuasive messaging and press materials, simplifying complex legislative, regulatory, or business issues for media audiences
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff, supporting their professional development

ATTRIBUTES

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in strategic communications, public affairs, public policy, or management consulting
• Bachelor's degree required. Previous agency experience a plus
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Exercise resourcefulness and creativity - a \"don't take no for an answer\" attitude - when faced with challenges and roadblocks
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, with attention to detail and precision
• Demonstrated experience leading client relationships and managing multiple engagements
• Developing authority as a generalist across project types, or within a sector, practice area, or type of work
• Consistently good judgment, professional maturity, and the confidence to offer candid, well-reasoned counsel
• Commitment to continuous learning, including pursuing skills or experience that add value for clients
• Ability to manage up and down effectively and lead teams by example
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to fostering a supportive team environment

District of Columbia Salary Range

$120,000-$160,000 USD