Strategy Director

M&C Saatchi Group

. Oversee enterprise-wide strategic communications planning and execution .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee enterprise-wide strategic communications planning and execution
Serve as the lead SME on integrated communications strategy and narrative cohesion
Provide strategic counsel to leadership on communications posture, message risks, and alignment opportunities
Define strategic propositions, audience behavior objectives, messaging architecture, and channel approaches for major campaigns and initiatives
Lead cross-directorate messaging coordination across mission areas
Develop enterprise messaging frameworks, strategic guidance, and communication playbooks
Ensure consistency and accuracy across digital, print, and stakeholder-facing channels
Support policy-related communications, leadership briefings, and enterprise announcements
Turn audience, cultural, sentiment, and performance data into strategic insight and recommendations
Partner with Creative and Content leadership on strategic and creative briefs
Coordinate with UX, content, visualization, and technical teams to produce mission-aligned communication products
Oversee communication analysis, sentiment insights, and performance reporting
Partner with outreach, engagement, and program teams on integrated stakeholder communications
Maintain compliance with accessibility standards, federal communications guidance, and branding policies
Lead, mentor, and develop the strategy team, establishing strategic methods, quality standards, and ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in communications strategy, brand strategy, audience and behavioral strategy, integrated campaign planning, or related agency strategy roles
Experience supporting federal or DoD strategic communications efforts preferred
Experience designing and executing strategic engagement strategies grounded in relational trust-building
Demonstrated success leading integrated communications initiatives across multiple organizations
Experience advising senior leaders on communication risks, priorities, and strategic direction
Experience guiding message development and alignment across digital and traditional channels
Strong understanding of enterprise communications strategy, narrative development, and stakeholder engagement
Familiarity with federal communication requirements, branding guidance, and accessibility standards
Experience supporting multichannel communication workflows and governance
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior leadership
Strong executive communication and narrative-shaping abilities
Ability to lead cross-functional messaging alignment efforts
High emotional intelligence and diplomacy in stakeholder environments
Analytical skills for evaluating communication effectiveness and strategic impact
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and clarity
Experience with sentiment analysis, communication metrics, or engagement analytics is a bonus
Experience contributing to cross-functional digital strategy (web, UX, content, social) is a bonus
Strategic communications, public affairs, or related certifications are a bonus
Must be a United States Citizen
Must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment
Must be willing to submit to a rigorous federal background investigation
BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, or Marketing
Fluent written and spoken English required
Able to commute regularly to the New York, NY or Washington DC office space

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 weeks of full pay for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)
70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas & New Year's
401(k) with 5% employer match
Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription
Mental health support through EAP and Self Space services
Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)
Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings
Flexible hybrid working environment
Career development opportunities within a fast-growing global organization