Director, Public Affairs - The Herald Group

The Herald Group is looking for a highly motivated, career-oriented individual with
experience in issue advocacy, public affairs and strategic communications. Director
level candidates will be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day
execution of client team activities, as well as interfacing with and managing client
contacts to fully execute on account programs.

Director candidates should be team players and able to handle multiple tasks and
accounts at the same time. Significant experience in media relations, content
generation, and strategy development as they relate to public policies preferred.

The Herald Group is a full service, bipartisan public affairs firm based in Washington,
D.C., that provides strategic communications services to major corporations, trade
associations and other organizations seeking to advance public policy positions in
federal, state and international legislative and regulatory arenas. We provide a fast-
paced, energetic work environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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, 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
• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

The Herald Group presents unique opportunities for advancement of innovative
professionals seeking to excel in a growing, fast-paced environment. For more
information on The Herald Group please visit our website at www.theheraldgroup.com.

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