Hybrid Strategic Communications Director (Public Affairs)

Rational 360; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation and benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Rational 360 in Washington, DC is seeking a Director to lead strategic communications and public affairs across client accounts. You will guide day-to-day operations, client consultations, and strategy development, while producing high-level materials and overseeing media campaigns.

The role requires 4–8 years in public relations or communications, strong writing and project management, and comfort working in a fast-paced, multitask environment with a hybrid work model and in-person Mondays,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in strategic communications or public relations with proven results.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience managing staff and clients or project teams.
• Strong attention to detail with multitasking capabilities.
• Familiarity with digital media channels.

Responsibilities

• Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development.
• Produce high-level communications materials and manage media relations campaigns.
• Oversee multiple client accounts with diverse workload.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Verbal and written communications

Project management

Staff management

Client/project team management

Attention to detail

Digital media channels

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Rational 360 in Washington, DC is seeking a Director to lead strategic communications and public affairs across client accounts. You will guide day-to-day operations, client consultations, and strategy development, while producing high-level materials and overseeing media campaigns.

The role requires 4–8 years in public relations or communications, strong writing and project management, and comfort working in a fast-paced, multitask environment with a hybrid work model and in-person Mondays,