Senior Director, Communications

Chamber of Progress

. Drive the organization’s media and communications strategy .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media and communications strategy, with a strong focus on public affairs campaigns and relationship management with journalists. Proven ability to oversee communications teams and enhance organizational visibility across digital platforms.

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Media And Communications StrategyPublic Affairs CampaignsJournalist RelationsWriting And Editing SkillsSocial Media Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Public Policy CampaignsPress Statement WritingDigital Media StrategyProject ManagementMedia Training

Soft Skills

People ManagementProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsProactivityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digital Media PlatformsSocial Media Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Tech PolicyTransportation PolicyCrypto PolicyLabor PolicyEconomic PolicyPolitical CampaignsAdvocacy GroupsPublic Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the organization’s media and communications strategy
Devise creative strategies to inject Chamber of Progress’ views into press coverage and policy debates
Conceive of earned media strategies to help win top policy campaigns
Oversee launches for policy papers, reports, and polling; maximize earned, paid, and own-channel visibility
Supervise the Communications Director, who leads state and local communications, social media, and op-ed writing and pitching
Serve as primary liaison to journalists covering tech, transportation, crypto, labor, economic policy, politics, and the 2028 presidential campaign
Pitch story ideas and interviews to online, print, broadcast, and podcast outlets
Write and edit press statements and social media posts
Guard the organization’s voice and reputation in the media
Oversee outside consultants assisting with broadcast and podcast pitching and project management
Train staff members to speak with media on their areas of expertise
Develop and implement a strategy for maintaining and growing the organization’s presence on digital media platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
At least 10 years of post-college work experience
Prior experience in communications roles in Congress, the Executive Branch, advocacy groups, political campaigns, or PR / public affairs firms
Experience pitching and working with journalists
Experience creating and driving public affairs campaigns to achieve public policy goals
Outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills
Fluency with social media platforms and digital tools
People management experience is preferred
Well-organized and proactive about problem solving
Experience with tech and innovation policy is helpful but not required
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Role is located in Washington, DC

Benefits

Comp & perks

A 401(k) retirement program with 4% employer matching
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
15 days of vacation in the first year of employment
8 paid holidays per year plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
12 weeks of paid parental leave