Policy-Driven Account Director, Public Affairs

RH Strategic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

PTO + holidays

401(k) match

Transportation subsidy

Job summary

RH Strategic in Washington, DC is seeking an Account Director, Public Affairs to lead integrated public affairs strategies, counsel clients across policy environments, and guide campaigns at the national level.

The role requires 8-10 years of policy/public affairs experience, in-office presence three days per week, and residency in the DMV area. This is a full-time, Washington-based opportunity with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of policy, public affairs and/or policy communications experience with a demonstrated ability to operate in high-impact environments.
• Proven ability to design and execute strategic public affairs campaigns that advance client objectives and influence policy outcomes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage internal teams, clients, media, external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integrated public affairs strategies and campaigns that shape policy outcomes – leveraging media, digital platforms, events, and partnerships with coalitions, trade associations, think tanks, and advocacy organizations.
• Drive high-impact policy communications by crafting materials such as executive messaging, op-eds, testimony, and strategic briefing documents that influence key stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on the evolving policy landscape, translating legislative and regulatory developments into actionable insights and proactive strategies for clients.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, particularly their government relations teams.
• Guide internal teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality campaigns that advance client objectives.
• Represent RH Strategic & clients within influential D.C. networks, industry events, and community gatherings to identify opportunities, strengthen relationships, expand the firm’s presence, and continue to build your own professional network.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering an environment of strategic thinking and professional growth.

Skills

Policy communications

Public affairs campaigns

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Job description

RH Strategic in Washington, DC is seeking an Account Director, Public Affairs to lead integrated public affairs strategies, counsel clients across policy environments, and guide campaigns at the national level.

The role requires 8-10 years of policy/public affairs experience, in-office presence three days per week, and residency in the DMV area. This is a full-time, Washington-based opportunity with competitive compensation and benefits.