- Pay
- $56–73k
- Where
- Washington DC, England, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
An exceptional opportunity for a mid-level Strategic Communications Manager to shape the future of PR & Communications in Washington DC.
Washington DC runs on message discipline.
Policy shifts overnight, reputations turn on a single news cycle, and the organisations that get ahead of the story are the ones with sharp communications people in the room early.
This role sits inside an established, growing SME in PR & Communications, a firm with 51-250 people that has built real client trust over the years and is now scaling its strategic capability.
You'd be joining at a point where the structure is defined but the growth is still wide open.
Here's what you'll be doing: Build and execute strategic communications plans for a portfolio of clients, from messaging frameworks through to campaign launch Draft press releases, briefing documents, and executive talking points that hold up under scrutiny Manage relationships with journalists, trade press, and industry stakeholders across the Washington DC market Monitor coverage and sentiment, then adjust strategy when the story isn't landing the way it should Brief and coordinate with internal teams, from design to leadership, to keep every message consistent Prepare clients for interviews, hearings, or public appearances where the stakes are genuinely high Here are the skills you'll need: Three to five years' experience in strategic communications, public relations, or a closely related field Sharp writing.
You should be able to turn a complicated brief into something a journalist actually wants to read Comfort working with media outlets and understanding the particular rhythms of the Washington DC news environment Sound judgement under pressure.
Crisis moments don't wait for a strategy meeting Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and pushing back when the easy message isn't the right one A genuine interest in policy, public affairs, or the sectors this firm's clients operate in Key perks and benefits: Salary of $56,000 to $73,000, reflecting the seniority this role expects Hybrid working, so you're not tied to a desk in Washington DC five days a week Private medical insurance and pension contribution Annual leave and flexible working built around real life, not just policy on paper Structured professional development, with a defined path for someone who wants to grow into a more senior communications role Why pursue a career in PR & Communications?
PR & Communications has never mattered more.
Audiences are sceptical, news cycles move in hours, and organisations need people who can tell the truth persuasively and fast.
Washington DC is one of the sharpest places in the world to do this work, sitting at the intersection of politics, business, and media, and the skills you build here as a Strategic Communications Manager travel well into agency leadership, in-house comms, or public affairs.
Good people in this field rarely stay junior for long.
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