Director, Public Affairs

Signal is seeking a communications director to lead media engagement and be a trusted partner for our client portfolio across global and domestic policy topics. You'll create integrated public affairs campaigns that influence decision-makers and advance clients' objectives in energy, security, industry, and other regulated sectors. If you possess razor-sharp communication skills, an inherent curiosity, and a bold mindset, we invite you to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of communication strategies
• Lead regular interaction with journalists in a variety of U.S. and international markets
• Conduct routine senior-level client contact, and team management
• Excel at research and writing
• Manage development and production of materials to support campaigns across all channels

The Model Candidate:

• You are a bright, engaging, and proactive leader who thrives on collaborating with others and inspiring teams.
• You don't just wait for direction; you anticipate needs, seek out innovative solutions, and take initiative.
• You are adept at flawlessly executing complex projects while identifying opportunities for professional growth and team development.
• You possess an impeccable understanding of AP style, are meticulously detail-oriented, and maintain high standards of diligence in all your work.
• You are a master of multitasking, capable of managing multiple high-stakes initiatives under strict deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Strong media relations skills: reporter relationships across the spectrum, pitching experience, booking and staffing interviews, developing prep materials
• Sharp writing and editing skills: the ability to write for different audiences/client voices, experience writing social media content and press materials, ability to translate complex policy into sharp messaging
• Strategic planning and project management: developing rollout plans, project timelines, and tracking deliverables
• Have 7+ years of PR agency, in-house, Capitol Hill, or government communications experience

About Signal:

Signal Group is a leader in modern public affairs. We deliver strategies and solutions driven by strategic advocacy, communications, and digital programs. Advising clients across the globe, including industry-leading companies, CEOs, governments, and non-profits, Signal offers tailored strategies for solving high-stakes challenges. We are a unique collection of top practitioners from our fields focused on delivering transformative outcomes for our client partners. We believe in supporting the growth of our team in a collaborative environment with opportunities for advancement.

This position is based in the Washington, D.C. area, and required to be in office 50% of each week.

We believe in supporting our team and offer a generous salary and benefits package. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000.

Benefits and perks include:

• 100% Medical, Dental and Vision coverage by Signal, and membership to OneMedical
• Time off including generous vacation, holidays, sick time, and winter holiday closure
• Paid parental leave and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with an employer contribution
• Quarterly and annual bonus opportunity and incentives for business generation
• Cellular service stipend
• Public transportation benefits
• Free lunch Thursday (FLT), birthday donations to a charity of your choice, and more.

Signal Group is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. Signal does not discriminate in hiring, or in any other respect, on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, status as a veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.