Vice President, Public Affairs

Signal Group

Vice President, Public Affairs

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Signal Group is a leader in modern public affairs. We deliver strategies and solutions driven by strategic public affairs, communications, and digital programs. Advising clients across the globe, including industry-leading companies, CEOs, governments, and non-profits, Signal offers tailored strategies for solving high-stakes challenges. We are a unique collection of top practitioners from our fields focused on delivering transformative outcomes for our client partners.

    Signal is seeking a vice president to join our public affairs and communications practice to lead clients across energy, sustainability and housing campaigns. **** ****

    ****The vice president plays a key role within Signal's communications team. The successful candidate will provide counsel, lead integrated account teams, and design and implement creative strategies to advance client policy and brand objectives. The position also helps generate new clients and opportunities for the firm, playing a vital role in shaping Signal's future.

    The Model Candidate:

    • Ambitious, driven to succeed for your clients
    • An outstanding writer, communicator, and leader
    • A practitioner who understands the nexus between Washington, the media, and markets
    • A seasoned pro who thrives on working collaboratively with others, seamlessly managing multiple constituencies and diverse personalities under strict deadlines
    • Contributing value to business development and marketing activities
    • Someone who supports skill development and mastery, including your own
    • A strategic thinker, problem-solver, and team player

    Qualifications:

    • 7+ years of previous communications or public affairs work experience, ideally including in an agency setting

    • An outstanding command of media management, thought leadership, and digital strategies

    • Knows the media and has a voracious appetite for news and information

    • Demonstrated experience leading teams, developing strong workplace culture, and mentoring talent

    • A desire to work in a fun, fluid, and fast-paced environment

    About Signal:

    Signal Group is a leader in modern public affairs. We deliver strategies and solutions driven by strategic advocacy, communications, and digital programs. Advising clients across the globe, including industry-leading companies, CEOs, governments, and non-profits, Signal offers tailored strategies for solving high-stakes challenges. We are a unique collection of top practitioners from our fields focused on delivering transformative outcomes for our client partners. We believe in supporting the growth of our team in a collaborative environment with opportunities for advancement.

    Signal's office is now open, and employees may work remotely; however, this position is based in the Washington, D.C. area.

    We believe in supporting our team and offer a generous salary and benefits package. This position starts at $120,000 and salary is commensurate with experience.

    • Benefits and perks include:
    • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, and membership to OneMedical
    • Time off including generous vacation, holidays, sick time, and winter holiday closure
    • Paid parental leave and bereavement leave
    • 401(k) with an employer contribution
    • Annual bonus opportunity and commission for business generation
    • Cell phone stipend
    • Public transportation benefits
    • Free lunch Thursday (FLT), birthday donations to a charity of your choice, and more.

    Signal Group is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. Signal does not discriminate in hiring, or in any other respect, on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, status as a veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.