Director of Strategic Communications

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$100K/yr – $250K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead real-time narrative intelligence and strategic communications to shape public narratives, translate geopolitical developments into compelling messaging, and direct editorial and content workflows across quick-turnaround environments.

  • Narrative intelligence: monitor, synthesize, and brief leadership on evolving media narratives and public sentiment.
  • Strategic messaging: develop rapid-response frameworks and ensure consistency across outward communications and digital content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Narrative Intelligence & Media Monitoring
  • Monitor political, geopolitical, cultural, and media developments in real time
  • Track breaking news, public sentiment, online discourse, and emerging narrative trends across media and digital platforms
  • Conduct real-time analysis of evolving media narratives and communication risks
  • Identify misinformation trends, messaging opportunities, and strategic response needs
  • Synthesize large volumes of information into concise strategic insights and actionable communication guidance
  • Help leadership understand narrative momentum, audience sentiment, and evolving communications challenges
  • Messaging Development & Strategic Communications
  • Develop messaging frameworks, narrative positioning, and rapid-response communication strategies aligned with organizational priorities
  • Translate complex geopolitical developments into clear, persuasive, and repeatable messaging
  • Produce communication briefs, talking points, rapid-response messaging, and narrative guidance documents
  • Ensure consistency across outward-facing communications and digital content streams
  • Exercise strong editorial judgment across fast-moving communications and newsroom-style environments
  • Content Direction & Editorial Oversight
  • Provide messaging direction to writers, editors, designers, social teams, and communications personnel
  • Review written, video, graphic, and social content for strategic alignment and message consistency
  • Refine framing, positioning, headlines, hooks, and communication structure to maximize narrative effectiveness
  • Help build scalable content systems and rapid communications workflows
  • Maintain high editorial and communication standards across all public-facing outputs

Clock Tower X

Clock Tower X is the creative engine behind some of today’s most powerful political and cultural campaigns. From digital storytelling to campaign creative, we move fast, think differently, and deliver real results.

3 employees (3 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (67% of company)