Managing Director, Public Affairs, Telecom, Media, and Technology | Strategic Communications
About the Opportunity: As a Managing Director in the Public Affairs practice in Washington, DC, you will provide senior-level counsel and assist clients in developing multi-faceted communications strategies to shape and inform the political and policy environment. A successful Managing Director will be confident in an entrepreneurial environment, have the ability to secure and build strong client relationships, develop new business opportunities, stay abreast of industry developments, as well as help continually innovate the firm's offerings.
Qualified candidates must possess and demonstrate an excellent command of legislative and regulatory issues that have the potential to impact our clients. Qualifications and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Client Delivery
- Provide expert communications and/or advocacy counsel to clients in line with their respective business priorities.
- Manage overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Oversee client budgets, business strategy, and be accountable for client account profitability.
Business Development
- Generate and lead new business development efforts.
- Identify emerging opportunities to add greater value for clients.
- Recognize and apply global and regional social, economic and other impactful policy trends, and translating those insights into actionable ideas.
- Possess, develop and maintain relationships with applicable trade associations, journalists/media outlets, think tanks and relevant industry leaders to enhance and grow business.
- Effectively lead account teams on complex client communications challenges.
- Actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate staff to excel.
- Anticipate potential challenges and evaluate strategies with senior management.
What Are We Looking For?
- BA or BS from accredited college or university.
- 10-12 years of relevant experience developing and executing communications and advocacy strategies.
- On-the-record media affairs experience and expertise; current relationships with industry-focused journalists.
- Significant experience in communications and/or policy work in one or more of the following: Capitol Hill, the Executive Branch; companies within the sector; trade associations within the sector; sector-focused advocacy organizations; other sector-focused public affairs work.
- Ability to translate past experience for the benefit of a broad array of clients across the telecom, media, and telecommunications sector.
- Superior strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills required.
- Aptitude and network for developing new business.
Additional Information
- Job Family/Level: Op Level 5 - Managing Dir
- Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt
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