Managing Director, Digital

PLUS Communications

Managing Director leading integrated digital strategies for complex public affairs clients. Mentoring a team and providing executive oversight to ensure impactful campaign delivery and client satisfaction.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading integrated digital strategies for public affairs, with a strong focus on client relationship management, team leadership, and campaign performance optimization. Proficient in advanced writing and editing for senior stakeholders, leveraging digital and social media platforms to drive impactful campaigns.

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Digital MarketingPublic AffairsClient Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipAI Tools Utilization

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Hard Skills

Digital Strategy DevelopmentCampaign Performance OptimizationAdvanced Writing SkillsEditing ProficiencyIssue AdvocacyPublic RelationsBusiness Growth ManagementSocial Media PlatformsIntegrated Campaign StrategiesAP Style Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strategic AdvisingMentoringCross-Functional CollaborationClient Service Excellence

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteDigital Advertising PlatformsSocial Media Tools

Industry Keywords

Public Affairs Agency ExperiencePolitical Campaign WorkDigital Capabilities Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and leading integrated digital strategies for complex public affairs clients, providing senior-level counsel while anticipating opportunities and challenges to deliver impactful, cost-effective campaigns.
Serving as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, overseeing account growth, strengthening long-term partnerships, and leading the development of new business opportunities and strategic proposals.
Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of strategists while providing executive oversight across multiple client accounts to ensure exceptional execution and client service.
Partnering with cross-functional teams to develop integrated campaign strategies and deliver high-quality creative assets and digital initiatives.
Providing executive oversight of digital advertising strategy, campaign performance, reporting, and optimization while ensuring campaigns meet client objectives.
Identifying opportunities to expand client engagements, improve internal processes, and strengthen the firm's overall digital capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant experience in digital marketing, public affairs, public relations, and/or political campaign work. Previous public affairs or public relations agency experience is required.
Advanced writing skills with the ability to write for senior-level stakeholders and proficiency in editing with a strong understanding of AP Style.
Extensive experience using digital and social media platforms to develop and execute issue advocacy and public affairs campaigns.
Proven success developing and leading integrated digital strategies, managing client relationships, and driving business growth.
Demonstrated experience deploying AI tools to improve processes while adhering to company expectations for utilization.
Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams while managing multiple complex client engagements.
Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance.
Paid parental leave program.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick leave.
Work from home hybrid environment.