Director

The Glen Echo Group, a creative communications firm with offices in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and Amsterdam seeks an experienced communications professional to join our fast-growing, DC-based team. As one of the leading storytellers for the internet-enabled world, this role will combine passion, industry knowledge and creative communications expertise to tell the stories of innovation and how technology can move the world forward as a force for good.

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work every day with the leading brands and innovators of the new economy. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing and implementing successful media relations’ campaigns and a background in technology and/or cybersecurity policy. This person should be a strong team player with a demonstrated commitment to client service, as well as an excellent track record in creating and executing on integrated communications campaigns. In this role, you will:

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day client manager, core team member and communications lead across a variety of clients

• Develop media strategies and collateral materials and execute across a variety of media platforms. Build and cultivate trusted relationships across media platforms. Interact and earn coverage from key press

• Manage projects and campaigns, set and manage deadlines and budgets, and employ best-of-class communications and measurement tools

• Understand digital and content marketing channels and employ excellent written and creative communications skills to create and deliver compelling and persuasive content 

• Demonstrate good understanding of client business and industries, the ability to learn fast and grasp key issues and possess the ability to anticipate and act quickly

• Have great attention to detail, enthusiasm, creativity and professionalism, a desire to work hard, and be part of an extraordinary group of people

Qualifications

We love our work and take it seriously, but not ourselves. We work hard and we have fun. Our ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of communications experience, including the ability to translate complex issues into simple and compelling communications campaigns

• Strong project manager with the ability to juggle multiple clients and deliver results in fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Strong media relationships and networks, excellent writing skills and utilization of best-in-class communications tools

• Background and interest in internet and technology issues, particularly cybersecurity; Expertise in crafting and executing integrated public affairs campaigns 

• Ability to identify and counsel on emerging issues, respond to urgent client requests and navigate a constant and challenging media environment

• Ability to contribute to new business efforts and growth of existing clients

• Have attention to detail, enthusiasm, creativity and professionalism, a desire to work hard in a fast-paced environment and be part of an extraordinary group of people

The pay range for this position is $97,000 to $134,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. Actual compensation packages are based on relevant experience.

To apply for this role, fill out the form and upload the requested resume and cover letter on this website