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Senior Director Communications (Government Relations / Public Affairs)

Senior Director Communications (Government Relations / Public Affairs)

Republican JobsWashington, DC, US
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Communications Director | Government Relations & Public Affairs Firm | Washington, D.C. | #3488565

A leading Government Relations & Public Affairs firm in Washington, D.C. is hiring a Senior Communications Director to drive strategic messaging, manage press engagement, and lead high-level communication efforts for corporate, advocacy, and governmental clients. This role is perfect for an aggressive storyteller who can pitch, produce, and deliver top-tier content under pressure.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develop and execute strategic communications plans for public affairs clients
  • Craft compelling narratives advancing client priorities across multiple channels
  • Pitch proactive story ideas to reporters, producers, and opinion editors
  • Manage crisis communications, messaging alignment, and rapid-response strategy
  • Lead media outreach, briefing prep, and executive spokesperson support
  • Oversee content production : releases, op-eds, talking points, scripts
  • Coordinate with government relations teams to integrate legislative messaging

Requirements :

  • Proven public affairs communications experience with corporate or governmental clients
  • Strong media relationships with consistent proactive story placement
  • Ability to generate creative ideas and pitch them aggressively
  • Excellent writing skills across longform, rapid response, and executive messaging
  • Deep understanding of policy, political landscapes, and issue-advocacy work
  • Comfortable managing multiple clients and high-pressure deadlines
  • Confident communicator capable of advising senior executives and elected leaders
  • Salary : $130,000–$150,000 + benefits

    Apply confidentially :

    www.RepublicanJobs.gop / opportunities

    Why our postings are confidential :

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