Vice President, Political Communications

Vice President, Political Communications About Us:As the world's largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today-and every day-to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe.We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Communications to lead our political communications strategy and execution. This role is critical in shaping and conveying the organization's message to a wide range of stakeholders, including members, policymakers, media, and the public. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in communications, media relations, and public affairs.WHAT YOU'LL DO (Responsibilities) :Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and goals.Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with national and international media outlets. Serve as a spokesperson for the organization.Content Creation: Oversee the creation of high-quality content, including press releases, speeches, op-eds, and social media posts.Crisis Management: Lead the organization's crisis communication efforts, ensuring timely and effective responses to emerging issues.Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective messaging.Measurement and Reporting: Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and report on outcomes to senior leadership.Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and develop proactive, long-term strategies.Collaborative: Works well with others and values diverse perspectives.Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment.Integrity: Demonstrates high ethical standards and professionalism.WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Requirements):Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Capitol Hill or Administration experience is a plus.Skills:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Strong media relations and public speaking abilities.Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans.Experience with crisis communication and reputation management.Proficiency in digital and social media platforms.Strong leadership and team management skills.We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.

Created: 2025-03-01