Senior Communications Director

NEWCO Strategies and NEWCO Labs, a diverse and woman owned strategic consulting firm, is looking for a Sr. Communications Director. This position is responsible for overseeing the communications functions of NEWCO, projects of NEWCO Labs and associated projects. The Sr. Communications Director will report directly to the CEO. Local DMV-based candidates are highly preferred.

You will wear many hats in this role and will work to develop and monitor programs and campaigns for our clients, our firm and Labs projects. If you are comfortable with developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to manage and implement it, then we want to meet you!

NEWCO Strategies is a diverse, full service strategic consulting firm that helps organizations, campaigns, and brands grow strategically, achieve their goals efficiently, and implement the most impactful programs. Through decades of political and advocacy experience, and a commitment to innovation that meets the needs of people and issues today, NEWCO works hands-on at the local, state and federal levels. We develop strategy and ideas powered by expertise, unique perspectives, and diverse lived experiences.

NEWCO Labs is a creative outlet to explore new ideas and solutions, develop and receive training, increase learning, reduce burnout, and positively impact civic education and progressive participation – now and in the future. Through experimentation and collaboration, we work with leaders and like-minded organizations to find and fill the gaps, solve tough problems, test and implement new solutions. Our innovative trainings help create more possibilities to develop leaders, reach & engage people, and build durable power.

Team NEWCO is made up of advocacy and political operatives with decades of experience having been on the front lines of some of the country’s toughest battles. We have helped build some of the biggest teams, managed through some of the most challenging crises, and developed some of the most innovative winning campaigns and programs for institutions, organizations, and candidates.

The Sr. Communications Director will be a key part of a small and mighty team. You will engage in a variety of activities, including client meetings, trainings, webinars, research, writing, and web-based projects.

What We’re Looking For:

Leadership

• Work with the CEO to set and drive communications strategy, social media, and branding needs.
• Develop actionable communications and branding strategies, objectives, and plans that ensure alignment with short- and long-term objectives.
• Ensure consistency of the firm’s message, priorities, and branding across earned, owned, and social media channels.
• Strategically manage, organize, and coordinate team members to help ensure efficiencies and collaboration.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant and innovative stakeholders in the industry.
• Provide high-level strategy recommendations and assist in the development of strategies for client goals.

Communications

• Develop and execute strategies to support client campaigns, programs, and projects.
• Work with all forms of media, including press releases and digital campaigns, print materials, social media, audio and video and more.
• Attend speaking engagements and hosting special events.
• Develop and conduct quality control on all communications.
• Develop relationships and work with media outlets and other stakeholders, as needed

Social Media

• Plan, design, implement, and monitor social media channels and campaigns.
• Create, curate and manage social media content, including text, audio, visual and multimedia formats.
• Engage users with prompt responses, organize competitions, ask questions and cultivate relationships.
• Monitor social media trends, including developments in design, applications, strategy and innovation to stay relevant and effective.
• Create comprehensive marketing plans to boost brand image, increase engagement and improve conversions.
• Hire and supervise talented creatives, as needed.
• Track social media campaigns’ key performance metrics to maximize results and report progress to management.

Marketing

• Create and maintain several successful brands and images.
• Develop marketing strategies for new products, services, or campaigns.
• Review current communications and marketing trends to determine the effectiveness of different styles and strategies
• Provide research to stay current.

Qualifications:

• At least eight years of experience in communications and/or social media experience, in a national context, as a staffer for an agency, elected official, media outlet, or political organization.
• Extensive experience with communications strategy and tactics, and an understanding of the media landscape and multiple social platforms.
• Understanding of messaging and storytelling across a diverse range of audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to be flexible.
• Organized and able to reassess priorities with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sense of humor and ability to work well on a team.
• Ability to take initiative, act and organize time with extreme independence.
• Ability to handle multiple "priority" projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
• Understanding of progressive organizations, movements and issues.
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism.

NEWCO Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. NEWCO is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.