Director, Strategic Communications & Media Relations

Riff City Strategies; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Riff City Strategies is seeking a Director of Communications to lead high-impact media relations and strategic campaigns for a diverse client base. You will set the narrative, manage accounts, and mentor junior staff while shaping multi-industry strategies in a remote-first environment.

This senior role emphasizes strong writing, client leadership, and the ability to secure meaningful coverage across traditional and digital channels, with a focus on integrity, creativity, and measurable results.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing strategic communications plans for diverse clients.
• Proven ability to produce press releases, articles, and thought leadership with high quality.
• Experience mentoring teams and managing client accounts across industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans for multiple clients.
• Craft press materials, thought leadership, and digital content.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; ensure high-quality client deliverables.
• Manage key client relationships and set strategy for campaigns.
• Oversee accounts and contribute to cross-functional campaigns.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Thought leadership writing

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's in Communications/PR

Master's preferred

Tools

Cision

PR Newswire

Hootsuite

Job description

Riff City Strategies is seeking a Director of Communications to lead high-impact media relations and strategic campaigns for a diverse client base. You will set the narrative, manage accounts, and mentor junior staff while shaping multi-industry strategies in a remote-first environment.

This senior role emphasizes strong writing, client leadership, and the ability to secure meaningful coverage across traditional and digital channels, with a focus on integrity, creativity, and measurable results.