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LSG · 1 day ago

Senior Director

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $170K/yr

6+ years exp

LSG is seeking a senior director to contribute to operational excellence across their bipartisan public affairs practice. This role combines campaign operations management with team collaboration, focusing on delivering exceptional client outcomes through project execution and effective coordination.

Public Relations

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Support the design and implementation of operational frameworks for multi-state field campaigns and advocacy initiatives on federal, state, or local public policy issues

Manage day-to-day project execution across client engagements, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery

Coordinate multi-faceted public affairs programming – including in-district advocacy, earned media, local communications and reporter outreach, paid media, events and meetings, and other proven advocacy tactics and strategies

Write and edit all written campaign materials and collateral, including strategic plans, media collateral, client correspondence, and client reports

Manage vendor relationships, including in-state field teams, event vendors, and technology providers

Support the creation and management of operational budgets for client campaigns

Help establish quality control processes and performance metrics for campaign operations

Serve as a key point of contact for assigned accounts, working alongside senior team members

Contribute to strategic and operational plans that align with overall campaign objectives

Provide support to client account leads: develop trip agendas, travel with client points of contact, and staff events, meetings, and appearances

Identify opportunities for operational improvements and value-added services

Contribute to business development opportunities, including proposal writing and presentation building

Qualification

Political campaign experienceBudget managementProject management skillsDatabase managementDigital organizing toolsWriting skillsTeam collaborationDetail-orientedWork under pressure

Required

6-8 years in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public affairs consulting, including supporting federal or state policy or political initiatives

Experience working on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives (e.g., third-party organizations, elected officials, reporters, voters/consumers)

Exposure to budget management and financial tracking

Background working on bipartisan campaigns across a range of issues, adapting as needed to dynamic local/state/federal political environments

Ability to quickly learn technical policy matters to effectively support client campaigns

Ability to manage campaigns from planning through execution, with understanding of advocacy campaign strategies and programming (e.g., in-district advocacy, earned media, paid media, events and meetings, DC/inside-the-Beltway fly-ins)

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams and mentor early career colleagues

Experience supporting large-scale events, meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities

Understanding of national, state, and local media, including traditional media (e.g., print, broadcast) as well as new, emerging media outlets (e.g., social, podcasts, right/left media, constituency-specific media)

Experience coordinating with external vendors and contractors

Solid project management skills with capacity to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously

Strong writing skills, including producing, drafting, and editing strategic plans, reporting assets, and original content (e.g., op-eds, letters-to-the-editor, social media posts, advocacy content, media communications)

Proficiency with database management, CRM systems, and project management tools

Knowledge of digital organizing tools and social media management platforms

Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools applicable to public affairs campaigns and project management

Strong spreadsheet skills for budget tracking and reporting

Active consumer of political media with understanding of current political landscape and issues across the political spectrum

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Collaborative approach with ability to work across teams and service offerings

Benefits

Fully covered employee health, dental, and vision insurance — no cost to you, seriously

Flexible PTO policy — take the time you need; we trust you to manage it

$40K/year family planning support for adoption, infertility, or surrogacy (because building a family shouldn't break the bank)

Pet insurance on us — we cover premiums for up to 2 pets

$500/year wellness reimbursement — gym, yoga, hiking gear, whatever keeps you moving

Work from anywhere the week of July 4th and the week between Christmas and New Year's

Snacks on snacks — the kitchen is stocked and yes, we take requests

Company

LSG

We work with corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits to change hearts and minds, move public opinion, and help brands connect to the public conscience in a rapidly changing environment.

Founded in 2015

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees