Director of Strategic Communications – Corporate Affairs, Politics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the strategic voice, transforming cultural, media, and digital signals into actionable directives for clients.

• Diagnose challenges related to growth, positioning, trust, and relevance, and chart pathways for advancement.

• Craft integrated communication strategies that encompass earned media, owned channels, creators, and emerging digital ecosystems.

• Formulate comprehensive narratives, communication, and distribution strategies that align with business and reputational objectives.

• Construct proactive narrative frameworks, positioning statements, and messaging infrastructures.

• Identify cultural inflection points alongside reputational risks or opportunities.

• Direct integrated, channel-specific campaigns and content ecosystems.

• Convert insights into messaging frameworks, creative directions, and briefs.

• Utilize social listening reports, audience insights, and performance signals to guide strategic decisions.

• Develop amplification strategies in collaboration with the distribution team.

• Collaborate with internal teams, media, external stakeholders, and creators to implement strategies effectively.

• Anticipate and navigate reputational risks, crises, policy moments, and significant announcements.

• Establish trusted relationships with senior executives, communications leaders, and policy stakeholders.

• Oversee the creation of presentations, strategic memos, and campaign frameworks.

• Ensure that deliverables meet quality, timeline, scope, and budget specifications.

• Contribute to pitches, positioning, and the development of proposals.

• Shape Palette’s perspective through knowledge sharing and thought leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in strategy, communications, media, or related disciplines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or a closely related field.

• Extensive background in corporate communications, public affairs, or political communications.

• Experience in an advisory firm, engaging with high-profile brands or organizations.

• Proven experience managing high-stakes communication issues or crises.

• Experience providing counsel to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, government officials, or public figures.

• Strong history of identifying business or communication challenges and formulating effective strategies.

• Expertise in developing integrated communication strategies across earned, owned, and digital channels, including emerging media ecosystems.

• Familiarity with the creator economy or a solid understanding of content distribution, platform behavior, reputation, and narrative.

• Ability to align business objectives, audience insights, and cultural context into clear, actionable strategies.

• Knowledge of media relations and press dynamics.

• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

• Highly collaborative, with cross-functional experience involving creatives, analysts, and external partners.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

• Must disclose whether employment visa sponsorship is currently or may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work environment and remote work options.