Communications Director

Director

📍 Sacramento / Hybrid • Full-Time • 6+ Years Experience

The Opportunity

We're looking for a sharp, driven public affairs professional who is ready to step into a senior role at a firm where the work and the team is genuinely exceptional. As a Director, you'll lead accounts, counsel clients and play a meaningful role in driving outcomes on California's most consequential policy issues.

Our firm is independently owned, which gives us the freedom to build a portfolio around work we believe in. Our clients are long-term partners and our team is one of the best in the state — collaborative, curious and supported at every level by firm leadership that's actively engaged in your growth and the quality of your work.

What You'll Do

•    Develop and implement strategic public affairs programs with strong command of client objectives, timelines and deliverables

•    Serve as a day-to-day account lead; manage client relationships and ensure high-quality, timely execution

•    Draft and oversee the development of strategic communications materials including messaging frameworks, stakeholder and digital content and media strategy

•    Monitor the California policy and political landscape; synthesize news and regulatory developments for client counsel

•    Provide junior team members with mentorship, guidance and constructive feedback to support their professional growth

•    Support coalition building, stakeholder outreach and advocacy campaign activities on behalf of clients

•    Contribute creative ideas and strategic thinking to advance client programs and agency initiatives

What We're Looking For

•    6+ years of experience in public affairs, strategic communications, political campaigns or a related field

•    Strong working knowledge of California's policy, regulatory and political environment

•    Experience managing accounts or campaigns with accountability for strategy and client relationships

•    Excellent written communication skills; comfort drafting a wide range of strategic content

•    A team-oriented mindset with the ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative culture

•    Campaign, advocacy or agency background

•    Motivated by meaningful work — you want to know that what you do moves the needle

Why Join Us

•    Independent, locally owned agency with the autonomy to work on projects that align with our values

•    Long-standing client relationships with real continuity and strategic depth

•    Award-winning team — you will be surrounded by people who push you to do your best work

•    Senior leaders who are present, supportive and invested in your career

•    High-profile work on California's defining policy debates

•    Hybrid work environment built for flexibility and long-term sustainability