Public Affairs & Strategic Communications Director
Subject Matter+Kivvit is seeking a Senior Director to accelerate our firm’s growth across diverse industries, sectors and issues.
who you arE
- Self-motivated leader and strategic thinker who can bring passion and commitment to clients and team members.
- Energized by the prospect of winning new business and servicing high profile clients.
- Inspires teams to do great work with a need to prioritize, work on multiple issues simultaneously and exceed client expectations.
- Provides team leadership and emphasize sthe empowerment and growth of team members.
- Earned a reputation with clients as a trusted advisor and innovative problem solver
- Embraces and capitalizes on change to develop campaigns within the context of an ever-evolving political, corporate and media landscape
what you’ll do
- Secure and support the generation or management of a $1M+ portfolio of business annually
- Lead accounts in varying topic areas and manage client relationships and deliverables
- Lead new business development efforts, including strategy development and management of pitch teams
- Create high-impact communications strategies and leverage your team to optimize impact and results
- Successfully integrate paid media and digital platforms, products, and services into new business opportunities
- Design and manage client budgets and work plans to meet financial objectives
- Build and motivate talented teams and enhance individual and team performance
your experience
As a qualified candidate, you have experience in all areas below:
- Deep understanding of at least one business sector, issue, and/or policy/regulatory area and uses such expertise to raise the visibility of the firm externally (speaking opportunities, op-ed’s, white papers, etc.)
- Leadership and management skills across the firm with account teams and clients
- Ability to manage time across multiple assignments and clients including new business opportunities
- Expertise at creating comprehensive communications strategies and solutions
As an exceptional candidate, you possess many of the following attributes:
- Experience developing and leading large-scale communications or campaigns
- Ability to navigate the rapidly shifting, news, digital and data analytics landscape, and can creatively apply insights to client situations
- Track record of designing systems and teams that ensure that everyone can thrive
- Ability to grow and expand client relationships and budgets
- Strong relationships with executives and communication professionals associated with an industry or sector of expertise
Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!
Who we are
Subject Matter+Kivvit, where creative advocacy meets data-driven communications.
Our diverse skill sets deliver unexpected solutions that break through a complicated communications and policy landscape. We are an integrated consultancy, offering strategic communications, data analytics & insights, government relations, digital strategy, creative content, and advertising services.
As one of the largest independent agencies, we provide clients with the attention they expect of a boutique firm, with the resources of a national agency.
We are here for what is now, and what is next.
Subject Matter+Kivvit prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from traditionally underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators.
We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Fully paid parental leave
- 401(k) contributions
- Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
- 11 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
- Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year
SM+K is also committed to providing necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected] and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the Talent Acquisition process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.