Director

• Cultivate relationships with media outlets, producers, editors, journalists, and influencers, including demonstrated experience pitching and engaging reporters nationally and locally.
• Support and execute strategy for clients navigating policy, regulatory, and reputational challenges.
• Help develop paid, earned or owned content and secure earned and paid media placements that help shape narratives and resonate with priority audiences.
• Oversee client workstreams and content development, including thought leadership pieces and interviews to advance the client goals.
• Lead the development and delivery of client reporting (written and verbal), including the management of weekly reports, key metrics, and client presentations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor day-to-day client contact and work alongside senior team members.
• Translate policy, corporate, and advocacy priorities into compelling media strategies.
• Contribute to brainstorms, planning and integrated campaigns in coordination with digital, grassroots, and policy teams.
• Maintain high client satisfaction by anticipating needs and producing tangible results.

• Mentor junior staff to support strong execution and professional growth.
• Contribute to LSG's service offerings by identifying best practices and operational improvements.
• Support business development through proposal writing, pitching, brainstorming, and identifying new opportunities.

• 5-8 years of experience in communications working in corporate communications, issue advocacy, corporate campaign/coalition management, or public affairs.
• Prior experience working in an agency setting is a plus.
• An understanding of federal and state legislative and political landscapes, particularly in energy and technology, is a plus.
• Proven writing and editing capabilities to support the development of various high-quality materials, including proposals, PowerPoints, messaging materials, talking points, letters, op-eds/LTEs, social media content, media advisories, press releases, and corporate statements.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft sharp, persuasive messaging is required.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively, ensuring work product is relevant, inspiring, and impactful.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects and deliverables efficiently through systems and proper communication.

You'll work across a diverse portfolio of clients and issues, with real opportunities to grow. We move fast, we care deeply about the work, and we invest in people who show up ready to contribute.

• Base salary plus annual performance bonus eligibility
• Fully covered employee health, dental, and vision insurance — no cost to you, seriously
• Flexible time off policy — take the time you need; we trust you to manage it
• $40K/year family planning support for adoption, infertility, or surrogacy (because building a family shouldn't break the bank)
• Pet insurance on us — we cover premiums for up to 2 pets
• $500/year wellness reimbursement — gym, yoga, hiking gear, whatever keeps you moving
• Work from anywhere the week of July 4th and the week between Christmas and New Year's
• Snacks on snacks — the kitchen is stocked and yes, we take requests

We work with corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits to change hearts and minds, move public opinion, and help brands connect to the public conscience in a rapidly changing environment. Our experts in brand building, corporate reputation management, and public affairs help solve the most complex communications challenges. With practices in strategic insights, stakeholder engagement, public relations, and community marketing, we are leaders in engaging diverse audiences in the U.S. and around the world to drive results and deliver impact. Founded in 2008, LSG is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Boston, Denver, Houston, Louisiana, and New York. Learn more at teamlsg.com.

LSG is committed to attracting and hiring a diverse staff, one that honors employees’ experience, perspectives, and unique identity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.