Director of Strategic Communications – Corporate Affairs, Politics

Palette Media

. Serve as a senior strategic partner to brands, institutions, and public figures navigating culture, reputation, and influence in the digital era .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing integrated communications strategies that align with business goals and address reputational challenges. Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and navigate high-stakes communications in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Integrated Communications Strategy DevelopmentCrisis ManagementStakeholder EngagementCultural Insight TranslationMedia Relations

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Hard Skills

Strategic CommunicationsDigital MarketingCorporate CommunicationsPublic AffairsContent StrategyAudience Insight AnalysisNarrative DevelopmentCampaign Framework DesignSocial ListeningEmerging Media Ecosystems

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Verbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationAdaptability in Ambiguous Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in MarketingBachelor's Degree in CommunicationsBachelor's Degree in Media Studies

Industry Keywords

High-Stakes CommunicationsCreator EconomyReputation ManagementC-Suite AdvisoryPublic Figures Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior strategic partner to brands, institutions, and public figures navigating culture, reputation, and influence in the digital era
Translate cultural, media, and digital signals into actionable client direction
Diagnose growth, positioning, trust, and relevance challenges and map paths forward
Design integrated communications strategies across earned media, owned channels, creators, and emerging digital ecosystems
Develop end-to-end narrative, communications, and distribution strategies aligned with business and reputational goals
Build narrative frameworks, positioning, and messaging infrastructure
Identify cultural inflection points and reputational risks or opportunities
Guide integrated, channel-specific campaigns and content ecosystems
Translate insights into messaging frameworks, creative direction, and briefs
Use social listening reports, audience insights, and performance signals to inform strategy
Develop amplification plans with the distribution team
Partner with internal teams, media, external stakeholders, and creators to execute strategies
Support clients through crises, reputational challenges, policy moments, and major announcements
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
Oversee presentations, strategic memos, and campaign frameworks
Ensure work is delivered to a high standard, on time, and within scope and budget
Contribute to new business efforts, pitch strategy, positioning, and proposal development
Shape Palette’s point of view through knowledge-sharing and external thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10+ years of experience in strategy, communications, media, or related fields
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or another closely related field
Deep background in corporate communications, public affairs, or political communications
Experience at an advisory firm with exposure to high-profile brands or organizations
Experience managing high-stakes communications issues or crises
Experience advising senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, government officials, or public figures
Strong track record identifying business or communications challenges and building strategies to solve them
Experience developing integrated communications strategies across earned, owned, and digital channels, including emerging media ecosystems
Experience in the creator economy, or strong understanding of how content spreads, how platforms behave, and their impact on reputation and narrative
Ability to connect business objectives, audience insight, and cultural context into coherent, actionable strategies
Understanding of media relations and press dynamics
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Experience working cross-functionally with creatives, analysts, and external partners
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to work with leading brands, institutions, and public figures
Professional and external thought-leadership opportunities
Internal knowledge-sharing opportunities