Director of Media Relations

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Director of Media Relations

The Lafayette Company

Location: Old Town Alexandria, VA (In-person)

About The Lafayette Company

The Lafayette Company is a boutique political communications firm based in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. We provide strategic communications services to a diverse range of clients, with a focus on center-right and conservative policy and political communities. We are seeking a highly skilled, full-time Director of Media Relations to join our growing team.

Position Overview

The Director of Media Relations will lead national media engagement strategies for corporate, policy, nonprofit, and political clients. This role requires deep media relationships, strong writing skills, and the ability to execute high-impact media campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media relations campaigns for corporate, policy, nonprofit, and political clients
• Organize and manage major media events and secure high-profile media placements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and booking teams
• Pitch op-eds and manage media interview coordination
• Serve as a senior-level media strategist for clients across issue areas

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of national media relations experience
• Established and current broadcast media relationships
• Strong ties to center-right and conservative policy communities
• Exceptional writing skills with a demonstrated record of successful media placements
• Self-starter who excels both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Background in Capitol Hill, political campaigns, think tanks, PACs, or nonprofit organizations preferred
• Willingness to work in person at the Old Town Alexandria office, with periodic travel

Salary & Benefits

• $90,000–$100,000 starting salary
• Generous paid leave, including parental leave
• Substantial monthly healthcare contribution
• Employer contributions to retirement plans
• Client acquisition commissions
• Flexible working expectations with reasonable “on-call” hours around holidays and weekends

Salary Range  $90,000 - $100,000