Senior Director Communications (Government Relations/Public Affairs) Job at Repu

Senior Director Communications (Government Relations/Public Affairs)

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

Apply confidentially:

Why our postings are confidential:

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting and Public Relations

Industries: Political Organizations, Public Relations and Communications Services, Government Relations Services

Base pay range: $130,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year