Director of Communications

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to advance organizational priorities and shape external narratives.
• Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, identifying emerging issues and opportunities for Onebrief to lead, respond to, or shape the debate.
• Partner closely with government relations, legal, marketing and senior leaders to translate complex issues into clear, compelling communications.
• Oversee the drafting, approval, and dissemination of external materials, including press releases, op-eds, and digital content.
• Direct rapid response efforts, developing real-time communications and messaging aligned with reputational priorities.
• Build, mentor, and manage the communications team to ensure high-quality output, operational discipline, and alignment with company goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, executive communications, public affairs, or related fields.
• Strong media relations experience and proven proficiency in third-party relationship management.
• Experience directing rapid response efforts and producing written products targeted to a range of high-level audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a communications adviser to senior leadership on messaging, tone, and reputational risk.
• Track record of leading, managing, and developing a communications team while maintaining high standards for execution.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across executive, corporate, media, and social formats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Located in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Strong background in navigating complex political, defense, or technical regulatory landscapes.
• Experience developing modern, multi-channel campaigns that integrate earned, owned, social, and paid media.
• Proven ability to establish clear processes that ensure the communications function operates with speed, accountability, and sound judgment.