Strategic Communication Director

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Protagonist Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Strategic Communication Director to lead our multidisciplinary team at Protagonist. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic communication, information operations, marketing, or related fields, along with a strong background in government and/or defense sectors.

The successful candidate will have a track record of leading teams responsible for delivering data-driven research of complex issues and will thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage teams of strategic communication analysts in designing, developing, and maintaining communication initiatives that support various business service lines.
  • Develop a deep understanding of our clients' communication challenges and provide guidance and recommendations based on their mission and objectives.
  • Mentor, coach, and train team members to achieve their full potential and support their professional growth.
  • Manage complex, high-profile research projects, including client/stakeholder relationships and expectations, proposing new research areas, and presenting findings.
  • Critically evaluate information and communications to identify trends, patterns, and relationships.
  • Apply relevant strategic communication methodologies and frameworks to draw meaningful and objective conclusions.
  • Monitor global events using open-source information and other research to align with client objectives.
  • Produce deliverables that are clear, concise, and visually appealing, effectively communicating findings to a wide range of audiences.
  • Support company growth by identifying opportunities to promote development and expansion of capabilities.
  • Collaborate closely across all departments and participate in ad hoc projects and initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of work experience or advanced degree with 7+ years of work experience in communication, marketing, psychology, political science, or other social science fields.
  • Proven leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years managing and mentoring teams of analysts, researchers, or similar professionals.
  • Demonstrated experience in engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives, government officials, media representatives, and the public.
  • Stellar business communication skills, including the ability to actively listen, articulate complex concepts, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Proven experience in using theoretical frameworks to analyze communication challenges and opportunities, designing interventions, and measuring the impact of communication efforts.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet or exceed business expectations.
  • Exceptional project management skills, organizational abilities, problem-solving proficiencies, and attention to detail.
  • Experience in managing large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs, and coordinating with other departments to integrate communication efforts with broader organizational strategies.
  • Flexibility to handle a workload that frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities.
  • Strong analysis and critical-thinking skills, with a track record of effectively communicating findings.
  • Self-starter with the ability to take direction from various stakeholders, establish priorities, and work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about complex, highly technical topics.

Additional Information:

Protagonist is a values-driven company that is committed to doing meaningful work for organizations we respect. We are headquartered in Washington, DC, and offer a competitive salary, flexible paid time-off policy, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a retirement plan.

Protagonist is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Salary Range: $103,000-$190,000 based on education and level of relevant experience.

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