Director, Public Affairs

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow. 

ABOUT THE GLEN ECHO GROUP 

Glen Echo Group seeks a Director of Public Affairs to join our fast-growing, DC-based team. As one of the leading storytellers for the internet-enabled world, this role will combine passion, industry and policy knowledge and creative communications expertise to tell the stories of innovation and how technology can move the world forward as a force for good.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work every day with the leading brands and innovators of the new economy. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing and implementing successful media relations campaigns and have a background in policy and/or public affairs. This person should be a strong team player with a demonstrated commitment to client service, an excellent track record in creating and executing integrated communications campaigns and an interest in technology policy.

Role location: This role is available in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. The team is in-office at least 2-3 days per week. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

As a Director of Public Affairs, you will...

• Serve as the day-to-day client manager, core team member and communications lead across a variety of clients


• Develop media strategies and collateral materials and execute across a variety of media platforms; build and cultivate trusted relationships across media platforms; interact and earn coverage from key press


• Manage projects and campaigns, set and manage deadlines, budgets and employ best-of-class communications and measurement tools


• Understand digital and content marketing channels and employ excellent written and communications skills to create and deliver compelling and persuasive content


• Demonstrate knowledge of industry tools for client service, including data and analytics, social tools, metrics and business and industry development

Essential Skills: 

• 7+ years of communications experience, including the ability to translate complex issues into simple and compelling communications campaigns


• Strong project manager with the ability to juggle multiple clients and deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment


• Strong media relationships and networks, excellent writing skills and utilization of communications tools


• Background and interest in policy issues; expertise in crafting and executing integrated public affairs campaigns


• Ability to identify and counsel on emerging issues, respond to urgent client requests  while navigating  a constant and challenging media environment


• Ability to contribute to new business efforts and the growth of existing clients


• Has a strong attention to detail, enthusiasm, creativity and professionalism, a desire to work hard in a fast-paced environment and be part of an extraordinary group of people

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $110,000 - $140,000 

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We're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for your communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.

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