# Director of Communications

**Company:** [Onebrief](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/onebrief)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Communications
**Salary:** $205k – $235k/yr
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** strategic communications, Media Relations, public affairs, rapid response, Executive Communication, press releases, op-eds, messaging, Stakeholder Management, Team Management
**Posted:** 2026-07-21

> Director of Communications responsible for developing and executing integrated comms strategies, leading media engagement, rapid response, and managing the comms team to advance Onebrief’s policy, congressional, and reputational objectives. Requires 10+ years in strategic communications or public affairs, exceptional writing, and senior leadership advising experience.

## Job Description

## 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.

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