Job Description
Organization: Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
Position: Director, Policy Communications
Location: Washington, DC/Work-From-Home Flexibility
Reports To: Senior Vice President, Communications
Are you an organized, multi-tasking communications professional with experience in policy or on Capitol Hill? The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the premier advocacy and policy organization for the world's leading innovation companies, is seeking a Director of Policy Communications to manage ITI’s media relations efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter and trusted team player with strong writing skills. This position is located at ITI’s headquarters in Washington, DC, and offers work-from-home flexibility (two days per week). ITI is committed to attracting creative, talented, and energetic team members who represent the diverse communities that they advocate for. In addition to an open, friendly, and flexible work atmosphere, ITI offers employees a competitive salary, bonus compensation, extensive PTO and other leave, and a comprehensive health and benefits insurance package with a high-quality work/life balance. As a prospective and/or new employee, you will be required to comply with the company’s vaccination protocol.
As the Director of Policy Communications, you will develop and implement a communications strategy and messaging that advances the tech industry’s policy and advocacy priorities. You will be responsible for handling the day-to-day interactions with media, crafting compelling messaging that ensures media coverage of ITI’s policy and advocacy priorities and raises the profile of the organization. This position manages the development and implementation of ITI’s digital content and strategy and oversees a manager-level role. This position requires the ability to understand complex policy issues and craft strategies that garner media attention in a fast-paced advocacy organization. The Director reports to the SVP of Communications.
Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years of experience in policy communications or public relations and communications experience in government, trade associations, think tanks or a related organization. This position requires experience as an on-the-record spokesperson and communicator on complex topics, including policy, regulatory and legal topics as well as experience in proactive press outreach and building relationships with journalists and stakeholders. ITI seeks individuals with excellent professional writing skills and experience in crisis communications.
How to Apply
Please visit the job link below for more details (or copy/paste link to a new window). If you are passionate about shaping the future of technology and believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample(s) here:
https://recruitcrm.io/apply/16554834983550013318CtU
Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.
ITI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
About the Information Technology Industry Council
Originally founded in 1916 and globally headquartered in Washington, DC, the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is the premier advocacy and policy organization for the world's leading innovation companies. ITI advocates for public policies that advance innovation, open markets, and enable the transformational economic, societal, and commercial opportunities that our companies are creating. ITI members represent the entire spectrum of technology from internet companies, to hardware and networking equipment manufacturers, to software developers. ITI’s diverse membership and expert staff provide a broad perspective and intelligent insight in confronting the implications and opportunities of policy activities around the world. ITI requires prospective and/or new employees to comply with the company’s vaccination protocol.
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