Strategic Communications Director - Media & Policy

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce seeks a Director of Communications to lead SCMC’s communications strategy, both with the media and SCMC members. The role blends corporate and political communications to advise executive leadership and serve as spokesperson.

Responsibilities include developing internal/external strategies, crafting messages for major announcements, and managing crisis communications. Travel and flexible hours may be required to engage stakeholders across South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive external communications experience.
• Experience with advocacy groups, trade associations, or government entities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal and external communications strategies.
• Partner with senior leadership to craft key messages for major announcements.
• Monitor industry trends and media landscape to inform strategies.
• Lead crisis communication planning and response as spokesperson.
• Build relationships with political reporters and media outlets.
• Coordinate messaging during legislative sessions and policy debates.
• Collaborate with Marketing on SCMC Content Calendar.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis comms

Strategic messaging

Spokesperson

Stakeholder engagement

Content strategy

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism, Public Policy, or related field

Tools

Video production

Media monitoring tools

Job description

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce seeks a Director of Communications to lead SCMC’s communications strategy, both with the media and SCMC members. The role blends corporate and political communications to advise executive leadership and serve as spokesperson.

Responsibilities include developing internal/external strategies, crafting messages for major announcements, and managing crisis communications. Travel and flexible hours may be required to engage stakeholders across South Carolina.