Hi all,
Waxman Strategies is accepting applications for a Director of Communications. This is an opportunity to join our mission-driven work providing strategic communications, advocacy, and policy counsel to organizations working primarily in the areas of technology, health, and the environment. As Director, you will be part of a growing team of communications professionals working collaboratively to accelerate technology solutions for some of the world's biggest challenges, from tech solutions for carbon drawdown to advanced diagnostics for infectious disease. We're looking for candidates who can think creatively, interface confidently with clients, build deep relationships with journalists and respond nimbly to rapidly evolving campaign scenarios.
The full job description is pasted below and you can also read more here: https://waxmanstrategies.com/careers/director-technology-and-communications-practice/
Check it out and feel free forward to anyone who could be a good fit. And, apply if that's you! Thanks so much.
Best,
Alexa
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Recruitment Team, Waxman Strategies
Sarah Bennett Consulting
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Director of Communications
Waxman Strategies, a mission-based policy and communications firm led by former congressman Henry Waxman, is accepting applications for a Director of Communications. The Director will manage client relationships, generate media attention by pitching and deepening relationships with key media outlets, and respond nimbly to breaking news. Based in the Technology practice, the Director will play a key role in advancing technology to create a more sustainable planet, improve health outcomes for all people, and empower people to live better, more fulfilling lives.
Who We Are:
Waxman Strategies provides strategic communications, advocacy, and policy counsel to organizations working primarily in the areas of technology, health, and the environment. Our Tech Practice serves a range of clients advancing public interest solutions, including innovators and startups, investors, accelerators/incubators and associations, foundations and non-profit organizations. From company and product launches, to thought leadership content and events, joining the Waxman team is a chance to work with some of the smartest creative minds in health tech and climate tech. Here you will be part of a growing team of communications professionals working collaboratively to accelerate technology solutions for some of the world's biggest challenges: advanced diagnostics for infectious disease; innovation in nutrition and food systems; advancing zero waste goals for smart cities; tech solutions for carbon drawdown; and more.
Responsibilities include:
Managing and serving as the day-to-day lead for a portfolio of four to five clients.
Active participation to ensure the success of client accounts, which involves developing and implementing integrated communications strategies, plans and campaigns calibrated to achieve short and longer term objectives and impact.
Cultivating strong industry relationships with media, analysts and other influencers; actively pitching stories and generating coverage.
Writing and editing a variety of communications materials, both internal and external, including press releases, reporter pitches, blog posts, fact sheets, talking points and contributed content such as op-eds, bylines and blog posts.
Ensuring deadlines and quality of work expectations are met.
Working closely with clients to develop effective messaging for targeted audiences, securing speaking engagements and identifying and securing opportunities to enhance clients' position in the market.
Managing thought leadership programs, including crafting materials, press releases, fact sheets, presentations, and contributed content such as op-eds, bylines and blog posts; and driving industry thought leadership campaigns for clients.
Building a comprehensive knowledge of client business and competition; keeping on top of client industry topics; monitoring and reacting to industry news and trends.
Managing team resources and effectively coordinating work both up and down within teams as issues arise to meet or exceed agreed-upon metrics.
Playing an active role in generating new business including research, brainstorming, proposal creation and presenting at new business meetings and pitches.
Please note: The Director will not immediately oversee staff, but could do so in the near future.
What we're looking for in you:
Required qualifications:
A minimum of 6 years of communications or PR experience, including direct client service/management, preferably at an agency.
Strong leadership abilities and capacity to effectively project-manage and lead a team
Ambition to take on innovative campaigns, capitalize on media opportunities, drive communications program activity and evaluate campaign results against objectives.
Excellent written and oral communications skills, which includes such tasks as effectively drafting talking points and press materials and jumping on the phone to pitch a reporter.
A commitment to coaching and mentoring junior staff, and support as well as long-term professional development growth for colleagues across the firm.
A commitment to and experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds, including marginalized communities such as communities of color, low-income communities, members of the LGBTQ community, various religious backgrounds, and more.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in managing PR campaigns for companies in cleantech and health tech is a plus.
More about our team: The firm is made up of people from various backgrounds, including having worked at federal agencies, nonprofit advocacy groups, health agencies, and legislative offices, at a range of experience levels. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming place for people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, parents, empty-nesters, and more.
Details: This is a full-time position based in our Washington, D.C. office. However, during the coronavirus pandemic, our staff are working from home. The safety of our team is a top priority and we will resume working from our office, travel, and in-person meetings when it is safe to do so. You will report to the Managing Director of our Technology Practice and work with the rest of the tech team.
Compensation and benefits: The salary range for this position is $76K to $95K, depending on experience. We have a generous benefits package, including group health insurance, dental benefits, unlimited vacation time, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.
Interview process: Our interview process involves a phone interview, two video interviews, a candidate exercise, and reference calls for candidates advancing in our process. We have adjusted our interview process and are holding video interviews in place of in-person interviews during the pandemic.
To apply: Please submit your application as soon as possible. Please visit https://waxmanstrategies.com/careers/director-technology-and-communications-practice/ to apply. Scroll down for the apply button and include a thoughtful cover letter which speaks to our mission. Also, let us know where you heard about the job.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact jobs@waxmanstrategies.com.
Waxman Strategies is an equal opportunity employer; we strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression and any other characteristic protected by law.
Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community and other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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