Director

The Herald Group

Director responsible for strategic development and execution of client activities at The Herald Group. Seeking experienced professionals in issue advocacy and public affairs communications.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development and implementation of communications programs
Oversee the day-to-day management of client programs and client relationships, including media monitoring, issue research, project updates and internal team management
Serve as primary contact and lead for certain client projects
Build relationships and position self and firm as a strategic partner with clients, colleagues and relevant external audiences
Manage and coach junior staff on accounts
Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content, including traditional media correspondence, op-eds, letters to the editor, strategy memos and plans, as well as writing for social media and the web
Develop client proposals and media materials in collaboration with client leads, including plans, presentations, reports and communications documents
Assist leadership with development of new business proposals and presentations
Contribute strategic and creative program ideas for client campaigns

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-9 years of communications experience. PR agency or public policy communications experience preferred
Ability to recommend and initiate work and projects with minimal direction
Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – takes initiative, gets things moving and keeps them on track
Good interpersonal skills, works effectively in a team environment, can negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under constant deadline pressure
Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for clients. Experience working directly with clients using appropriate verbal and written communications skills
A collaborative team member, with the ability to meet deadlines while managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to write clearly and concisely on short deadlines while varying writing styles to target audiences
Understanding of and experience working with traditional and digital news media, with demonstrated skill at pitching and placing stories in a variety of media outlets
Experience drafting content for clients, including internal memos, press releases, op-eds and blog posts
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental & Vision plans for all employees
401(k) Plan with matching & profit sharing
4 weeks of PTO your first year
Paid Parental Leave program
Transportation subsidy
In-office & work-from-home hybrid schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

communications programsmedia monitoringissue researchclient proposalsmedia materialspresentationsreportswriting for social mediadrafting contentpress releases

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsteam collaborationnegotiationproblem solvinginitiativeresults-focuseddeadline managementorganizational skillsattention to detailclear writing