Vice President – Public Affairs

Omnicom

. Work with senior leaders to build, support and manage communications and advocacy campaigns for clients across issue areas .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia • United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications and public relations, with a strong focus on multichannel strategies, project management, and high-quality content development. Proven ability to manage teams and client relationships effectively in fast-paced environments.

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Strategic CommunicationsProject ManagementMultichannel Communications StrategiesTeam ManagementClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Public RelationsCampaign ManagementContent DevelopmentEvent ExecutionBudget ManagementPress Release DevelopmentSocial Media StrategyAnalytical WritingThought LeadershipCreative Copywriting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailTime Management

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsEarned MediaPaid MediaAgency Billing PracticesProject Scoping

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with senior leaders to build, support and manage communications and advocacy campaigns for clients across issue areas
Support clients and multifaceted campaigns
Create and oversee high-quality deliverables while ensuring accuracy of details
Manage teams of mid-level managers and junior staff under tight deadlines
Interface directly with clients in a fast-paced environment
Prepare and staff senior executives
Develop multichannel communications strategies and tactics across earned, social and paid media
Execute events
Develop and edit press releases, executive thought leadership and bylines, social media copy, talking points, executive briefing materials, analytical pieces and website/creative copy
Manage accounts and budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, public affairs, social media, campaign or political communications
Experience managing a team of mid-level managers and junior staff under tight deadlines
Experience interfacing directly with clients in a fast-paced environment
Experience preparing and staffing senior executives
Strong project management skills
Ability to ensure teams meet established goals, timelines and budgets
Experience with multichannel communications strategies and tactics, including earned media, social and paid media, and event execution
Proven ability to develop and edit high-quality written materials
Account and budget management experience
Familiarity with agency billing practices, scoping projects and managing budgets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development
Personal growth opportunities