Account Director, Impact at BerlinRosen | District of Columbia, USA | $110K/yr – $130K/yr

BerlinRosen

Account Director, Impact

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own strategic communications and cross‑channel campaigns for political and social justice clients, guiding a team to deliver results and push for creative, impact-driven ideas.

Lead multi‑account client conversations and shape integrated campaigns across public affairs, earned, paid, and digital media.
Mentor staff and set strategic direction to improve client work and team development.
Partner with the Impact management team to drive innovative, mission-aligned strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead strategic conversations and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts to deliver results for our clients
Develop and oversee integrated campaigns that leverage public affairs, earned media, paid media and digital tactics to reach key audiences and achieve client goals
Directly manage and mentor staff and provide overall strategic direction and feedback for their development and client work
Collaborate closely with the Impact management team to develop and inspire our team of strategists to be innovative and creative

Requirements

6+ years of relevant experience working in political campaigns;Capitol Hill, Executive Branch agencies, major City/State government; strategic communications; media relations; advocacy; journalism; or a related field
Is an avid consumer of news, with a strong political news sense and knowledge of the media
Experience engaging and maintaining strong relationships with key reporters covering the top issues of the day, including topics such as politics, health, labor and economic justice, philanthropy, racial and gender equity, reproductive rights, immigrant rights, climate change and more
Experience engaging with media for both rapid response and long-lead stories
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to multitask easily, including handling multiple assignments at once, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details
Has a personal commitment to and knowledge of social justice
Understands organizing and advocacy communications, including social media campaigning; paid media campaigns; writing for the web (website copy, social media posts, articles etc.); engaging with local, state, or national politics
Enjoys managing people and has experience in successfully motivating, leading and mentoring a diverse team to meet objectives