Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients, managing day-to-day relationships while delivering strategic insights and optimizing team strengths to meet client needs
• Proactively identify and respond to client needs, taking ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and client activities as a key team leader
• Oversee the timely, precise production of client deliverables while thinking ahead and communicating next steps to teams
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans, messaging frameworks, and thought leadership initiatives
• Test assumptions and contribute to internal debate on client challenges and needs
• Lead the development of media strategies including pitch angles and reporter targets
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff, supporting their professional development

Requirements

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in strategic communications, public affairs, public policy or management consulting, tech experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Exceptional strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with attention to detail and precision
• Experience managing multiple client relationships and leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and question conventional thinking
• Proactive approach to staying informed on relevant industry news, trends, and developments
• Capacity to build and cultivate relationships with peers across a broad stakeholder audience
• Ability to lead entire workstreams, managing both up and down effectively
• Identifies and communicates to leadership new business opportunities that build on current client work

Preferred

• Advanced degree is a plus