VP, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

Lilette Advisors; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Health benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Lilette Advisors, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a highly organized, results-oriented communications professional to plan, execute, and deliver multi-client public affairs programs. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget while collaborating with senior team members and clients.

The role emphasizes messaging, media strategy, rapid-response communications, and senior-level client interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management within a strategic advisory, government relations, or public affairs setting.
• Proven ability to write, edit, and produce content, including presentations and research documents.
• Experience working directly with reporters and developing media strategies strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop messaging frameworks, communications plans, talking points, FAQs, briefing materials, presentations, and other strategic communications materials.
• Draft and edit press releases, statements, op-eds, speeches, executive communications, newsletters, digital content, social media posts, and other client-facing materials.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on messaging, positioning, reputation, and communications opportunities and challenges.
• Develop and execute earned media strategies, including identifying story opportunities, developing pitches, preparing spokespeople, and engaging reporters and other media stakeholders.
• Support rapid-response communications, including developing messaging and materials on tight deadlines in response to breaking news and policy developments.
• Prepare clients and senior executives for media interviews, public appearances, stakeholder meetings, and other high-profile engagements.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Relationship building

Media relations

Content development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field

Job description

Lilette Advisors, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a highly organized, results-oriented communications professional to plan, execute, and deliver multi-client public affairs programs. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget while collaborating with senior team members and clients.

The role emphasizes messaging, media strategy, rapid-response communications, and senior-level client interaction.