Communications Director

• Communications strategy . Develop and implement long-term communication plans aligned with TSG’s goals, mission, and brand identity.
• Brand and message consistency . Ensure all company materials carry consistent messaging and branding.
• Media relations . Build and maintain relationships with reporters and editors across TSG’s markets. Conduct proactive outreach and pitch stories, positioning TSG leaders as subject matter experts.
• Press releases . Prepare and issue releases on firm performance, new hires, and key business expansions.
• Spokesperson . Field and respond to media inquiries and serve as the firm’s spokesperson.
• Thought leadership . Run a year-round thought leadership campaign: identify opportunities for partner recognition and feature coverage, select candidates for awards and lists, and prepare and submit nominations.
• Media monitoring . Track coverage and flag mentions of TSG, its entities, and key stakeholders.

• Crisis readiness and response . Own TSG’s crisis communications plan, lead rapid response when issues arise, and coordinate with legal counsel and firm leadership before any statement is made public.

• Executive communications . Write speeches, remarks, talking points, and leadership bios. Prepare partners and executives for interviews and public appearances through media training.
• Internal communications . Develop and deliver staff announcements, leadership messages, and change communications that keep employees across all TSG entities informed and engaged.

• Owned channels (with the Communications Manager). Build, distribute, and measure a consistent firm wide newsletter, and post and engage on TSG’s firm-wide social media.
• Website and digital . Oversee content, updates, and performance of TSG websites, keeping leadership profiles, news, and firm information current and on brand.
• Paid media . Manage a proactive paid media program, including creative development, placement deadlines, and native placements secured through sponsorships.

• Business development support . Partner with firm leaders to produce proposal materials, pitch decks, capability statements, and other client-facing content.
• Recruiting support . Shape employer brand messaging and recruiting materials that help TSG attract top talent.
• Events and sponsorships . Plan and support firm events and maximize the value of TSG sponsorships through on-site presence, promotion, and follow-up coverage.

• Budget and vendor management . Own the communications and paid media budget, and manage agencies, designers, photographers, and other outside vendors.
• Measurement and reporting . Set key performance indicators for earned, owned, and paid channels, and report results and recommendations to leadership on a regular basis.

• Minimum of eight years of progressive communications experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, or a related field.
• Must reside within the following states: FL, GA, DC, MI, SC, NC, MD, or VA.

• Political or government communications experience in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional writing and editing . Writes clearly and persuasively across formats, from press releases to speeches to social posts, with command of AP style.
• Sound judgment under pressure . Stays composed and makes good decisions on tight timelines and in sensitive situations.
• Discretion . Handles confidential and politically sensitive information with care.
• Media savvy . Understands how newsrooms work and what makes a story.
• Relationship building . Earns the trust of senior leaders, reporters, and partners across multiple markets.
• Organization and follow-through . Manages many projects, deadlines, and stakeholders at once.

Work Authorization

• Health Insurance coverage provided through Capital Health Plan (CHP) or BCBS FL Blue outside of the Tallahassee Metro area, with individual premiums fully covered by the company.
• Optional coverage for Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 176 hours annually
• Paid Holidays: Observance of standard federal holidays