Job Description

We have an immediate opening for an Account Director with a focus on Political Strategy/Issue Advocacy in our New York, NY office. For this role, you have your pulse on the latest activities on the Hill, you follow activists/organizers and their work from local communities to the world stage, and you understand how movements are built.  As we enter a new political season, you’re excited about the possibilities to proactively advocate for progressive change.   We are looking for someone who wakes up every day checking news from the Beltway but knows how to communicate that work to voters across the country.

Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing the development of comprehensive communications campaigns, directing tactics that may incorporate PR, digital planning, creative content, and talent including traditional media, digital media and owned media.
• Distilling complicated policy efforts to mainstream consumer speak.
• Navigating complex/sensitive client issues with thoughtful counsel.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with reporters and relevant stakeholders.
• Leading client accounts, managing teams, and keeping management updated on progress or concerns.
• Conducting media trainings, regularly pitching media, and consistently bringing new ideas/tactics to the table.
• Partnering and collaborating with senior level colleagues throughout the agency on integrated (and bi-coastal) accounts.
• Leading new business meetings and creating proposals as needed.
• Training and mentoring junior staff on the inner workings and executions of current policies, social good movements and campaigns, PR, media relations, and overall work approach. This is incredibly important to us!
• Responding to client requests and ensuring requests are taken care of in an efficient manner.

You should apply if:

• You have at least 8 years working in media relations, specific experience as a communications director, press secretary or related experience.
• You have political campaign, government or related experience.
• You have experience working in corporate social responsibility, corporate communications, community engagement, non-profit, public sector.
• You’ve managed a team with direct oversight for at least 2 years (of those 8 mentioned above). (Bonus points if you’ve managed colleagues/projects in multiple cities simultaneously.)
• You know how to navigate stakeholders, thought leaders, and media.

• You are a strong writer – persuasive, concise, creative, and quick.
• You have established press contacts and have your “go-to” folks to get that important message out.
• You are a strategic thinker, bring new ideas to the table, and love a good brainstorm.
• You have strong decision-making abilities and accountability; this is an important role, own it!
• You have an innate curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit. Have a suggestion on making something better? We encourage you to do it!
• You are incredibly organized, detailoriented (see what I did there?), and able to excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• You’re willing to work select evenings/weekends and travel when necessary.
• You enjoy overdelivering rather than meeting expectations and take genuine pride in being part of something good.
• You’re passionate about social movements, addressing the climate crisis, and fighting for justice and equity.
• You make friends wherever you go.

Basic Perks

Sunshine Sachs offers medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), annual merit-based bonuses, PTO and commuter benefits. We arrange additional perks as well. From Summer Fridays and celebrations and events, to quarterly flex days and company-organized volunteer opportunities, we’re proud of the culture we’ve created across the company.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We’re proud to represent clients that align with our beliefs and work to transform our society for the better.  Our responsibility is telling our client’s story, not touting our own. We are creative storytellers who work to reach audiences and solve communication challenges regardless of the medium. Sunshiners are in it for the meaningful moments. Giving back and social good is at the crux of who we are and what continues to grow within us – from quarterly volunteer days to teaching and mentoring. We are genuinely invested in your growth. Sunshine University – ask us about it!

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: #PublicRelations, Advocacy, and communications. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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