Breakwater Strategy, a strategic insights and communications agency, is seeking a communications professional to join our growing team of advisors in Washington D.C. Breakwater advises companies, brands, coalitions and non-profits on how to navigate change, crises and complexities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to be a part of building something new while working on high-stakes projects. We look forward to hearing from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as day-to-day, client-facing lead for a variety of accounts
Lead the development of media strategies at the national and local level, including pitch angles and reporter targets
Deep understanding of the changing media landscape and what it takes to break through
Help conceptualize, develop and review for client-readiness persuasive messaging and related collateral materials, simplifying complex legislative, regulatory, legal or other general issues
Oversee account project management, including work plans, staffing, deadlines, monitoring of account budgets and needs
Manage and/or mentor junior staff
Manage new business process and efforts, including identifying and communicating those opportunities which build on current client work

ATTRIBUTES

A BA/BS degree in a related field and 10-14 years of relevant experience
Strong preference for comms experience at a technology company or agency
Demonstrated ability to serve as a primary account lead
Able to effectively manage both internal teams and client relationships on all sized accounts
Experience working with reporters and established media contacts
Strong strategic thinker with understanding of how larger economic and public policy landscape impacts clients’ communications abilities and needs
Experience and ambition for sourcing and/or successfully leading efforts to obtain new business
A demonstrated capacity for leadership, communication and teamwork

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