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Managing Director

Seven Letter, New York, NY, United States


Seven Letter specializes in strategic public affairs communications, brand and reputation management, digital community building and engagement, and crisis communications for corporate, nonprofit and industry advocacy clients. Seven Letter provides innovative strategic communications solutions to complex challenges for those looking to affect real change in today’s dynamic environment.

Seven Letter is hiring a deeply experienced strategist to play a senior role in developing and overseeing the execution of communications plans for clients, maintaining relationships with clients and capitalizing on new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will consistently drive strategic and creative thinking on client teams, easily manage a diverse workload, effectively manage other senior level and junior level colleagues, possess excellent writing and project management skills, and have a strong record of developing and maintaining media relationships on behalf of clients. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via e‑mail to recruit@sevenletter.com.

Qualifications

15+ years of communications or public relations experience; 7-10 years managing financial communications campaigns; at least five years managing a team of colleagues; two years of experience in a firm environment;

Significant media relations experience with proven results and reporter relationships;

Experience seamlessly integrating digital tactics, public opinion research and advertising into communications campaigns;

Detailed understanding of legislative and regulatory process, as well as experience conceiving of and executing advocacy campaigns to promote legislative or regulatory outcomes;

Dynamic speaker; exhibits a mastery of presentation skills, both in a client and new business context;

Superlative written skills with excellence in creating and editing written materials, including: press and marketing materials, strategy memos and proposals, fact sheets, talking points, statements, digital content, etc.;

Hands‑on approach to nurturing the professional development needs of junior colleagues; and

Results‑focused posture and commitment to going the extra mile for clients.

Benefits

Paid time off to support volunteerism

Philanthropic support of numerous organizations and causes

100% company‑paid healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous policy for PTO, sick leave and parental leave

Hybrid policy to allow for remote and in‑person work

Generous holiday schedule, including office closure the last week of the year

Summer Fridays

We are proud of our commitment as an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or identity. We believe that a team that reflects diversity of experience, perspective and background improves outcomes for clients and makes us all stronger.

Job Details

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Business Development and Sales

Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services

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