Strategic Communications Leader | Media & PR

Isom Global Strategies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Isom Global Strategies is seeking a Communications Manager in Washington, DC to develop and implement client communications strategies, target key decision-makers, and strengthen the division’s identity and media presence.

The role emphasizes project management, media outreach, and strategic communications, with responsibility for supervising staff, managing budgets, and maintaining vendor relationships across national and regional media channels.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of communications/PR experience supervising staff and budgets.
• Pro-active, strategic thinker.
• Impeccable tactical execution skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of government.
• Proven track record of relationship-building with vendors and decision makers.
• Proficient in project management across the lifecycle: strategy, design, development, delivery.
• Experience managing production schedules and asset management.
• Confident leader comfortable with all levels of authority.
• Excellent writing skills: press releases, articles, op-eds, ads, speeches.
• Relationships with local and national media; strong media networks.
• Web/page and social-media trends expertise.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: oversee budgets, on-site staffing, progress reporting, and production supervision for media activities.
• Media Outreach: develop strategic pitches to highlight capabilities and engage national and regional outlets.
• Strategic Communications: plan and create key documents and materials to support leadership messages and awareness.

Skills

Communications strategy

Public relations

Budget management

Vendor relationship management

Media outreach

Leadership

Writing

Job description

Isom Global Strategies is seeking a Communications Manager in Washington, DC to develop and implement client communications strategies, target key decision-makers, and strengthen the division’s identity and media presence.

The role emphasizes project management, media outreach, and strategic communications, with responsibility for supervising staff, managing budgets, and maintaining vendor relationships across national and regional media channels.