Vice President, Strategic Communications Leader

Sunshinesachs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with matching

Annual merit-based bonuses

PTO

Work from Anywhere program

Flexible work schedule

Summer Fridays

Wellness Days

4-week sabbatical

Rooftops

Networking opportunities

Community volunteering

Job summary

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis, a leading Washington, DC-based communications agency, seeks a Vice President with 12+ years of experience to lead and grow the DC practice. The candidate will bring credibility across Washington, media and culture, turning ideas and connections into action while counsels senior executives.

The role demands presence, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution, including mentoring teams and driving growth and client success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 12+ years in communications, media, or related field.
• Credibility and relationships across Washington, media and culture.
• Ability to turn ideas and connections into actionable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level strategy and counsel across a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Advise senior executives and leaders, shaping positioning and profile.
• Manage relationships with reporters, editors, producers and other influential voices.
• Lead creative storytelling and connect clients to broader conversations.
• Oversee account health, staffing, scopes and profitability.
• Grow the D.C. office through new business pitches and client expansions.
• Lead and mentor teams, collaborating across offices.
• Lead with empathy and build client trust.

Skills

Leadership

Experience 12+ yrs

Media relationships

Crisis comms

Job description

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis, a leading Washington, DC-based communications agency, seeks a Vice President with 12+ years of experience to lead and grow the DC practice. The candidate will bring credibility across Washington, media and culture, turning ideas and connections into action while counsels senior executives.

The role demands presence, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution, including mentoring teams and driving growth and client success in a fast-paced environment.