Strategic Communications Leader & Media Strategist

Chamber of Progress; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision insurance

15 days of vacation in the first year

8 paid holidays per year + holidays/ef

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Job summary

Chamber of Progress seeks a Senior Director of Communications to lead its national and international media strategy, coordinate press relations, and manage communications for policy campaigns at federal, state, and local levels. The role oversees a broad media program, reporting to the Communications Director, and shaping the public voice on tech policy.

The position requires deep experience in journalism relations and public affairs, superior writing skills, and a track record of driving earned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Senior Director: at least 10 years of post-college work experience.
• Demonstrated relentlessness and proactive problem solving.
• Experience in communications roles in Congress, the Executive Branch, advocacy groups, political campaigns, or PR/public affairs firms.
• Experience pitching and working with journalists.
• Strong news judgment and creativity.
• Experience driving public affairs campaigns to achieve policy goals.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Fluency with social media platforms and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s media and communications strategy.
• Develop creative strategies to place Chamber of Progress’ views in press coverage and policy debates.
• Oversee earned, paid, and owned media visibility for launches and campaigns.
• Manage the Communications Director and oversee staff training on media interactions.
• Serve as primary liaison to journalists covering tech, policy, and elections.
• Pitch stories and interviews; write and edit press statements and social posts.

Skills

Media relations

Writing & editing

Public affairs

Leadership

Journalist outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Social media tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Chamber of Progress seeks a Senior Director of Communications to lead its national and international media strategy, coordinate press relations, and manage communications for policy campaigns at federal, state, and local levels. The role oversees a broad media program, reporting to the Communications Director, and shaping the public voice on tech policy.

The position requires deep experience in journalism relations and public affairs, superior writing skills, and a track record of driving earned