Director of Communications

Onebrief

Director of Communications at Onebrief, shaping integrated strategies for policy and reputation. Focus on enhancing organizational voice in military planning and operational coordination.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $205,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications and media relations, with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives and manage reputational risks. Proven leadership in building and mentoring communications teams to achieve organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic CommunicationsMedia RelationsRapid Response EffortsTeam LeadershipExceptional Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Executive CommunicationsPublic AffairsWritten Product DevelopmentMessaging StrategyStorytelling

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementMentoringOperational Discipline

Tools & Technologies

Digital Content CreationPress Release Distribution

Industry Keywords

Communications StrategyReputational Risk ManagementHigh-Level Audience Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to advance organizational priorities and shape external narratives
Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, identifying emerging issues and opportunities for Onebrief to lead, respond to, or shape the debate
Partner closely with government relations, legal, marketing and senior leaders to translate complex issues into clear, compelling communications
Oversee the drafting, approval, and dissemination of external materials, including press releases, op-eds, and digital content
Direct rapid response efforts, developing real-time communications and messaging aligned with reputational priorities
Build, mentor, and manage the communications team to ensure high-quality output, operational discipline, and alignment with company goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, executive communications, public affairs, or related fields
Strong media relations experience and proven proficiency in third-party relationship management
Experience directing rapid response efforts and producing written products targeted to a range of high-level audiences
Demonstrated ability to serve as a communications adviser to senior leadership on messaging, tone, and reputational risk
Track record of leading, managing, and developing a communications team while maintaining high standards for execution
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across executive, corporate, media, and social formats.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity: Share in the company's success.
Flexible Work Environment: Remote-first organization with flexible work hours and unlimited PTO.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match to secure your future.
Parental Leave: 8 weeks at 100% regardless of state.
Company Retreats: Annual company summit trips.
Home Office Budget: $1,000 per year for home office improvements.