Orchestra

Senior Director, Public Affairs

Orchestra · Washington, D.C.

Posted 2 days ago · $115,000 - $130,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
2 days
Orchestra's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
82% of Orchestra's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Orchestra
high
18 stale, 2 reposted of 34 open
Hiring momentum
54 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Senior Director of Public Affairs at Glen Echo Group will lead communications strategies for various clients, focusing on storytelling and media relations. This role involves managing high-profile accounts, developing media strategies, and mentoring team members while navigating the public sector landscape, particularly in cybersecurity and defense. The position requires strong project management skills and the ability to translate complex issues into compelling narratives.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 10+ years of progressively responsible communications experience
  • Strong project management experience
  • Strong media relationships and networks
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Demonstrated understanding and expertise in public sector media, politics and public affairs
  • Expertise in crafting and executing integrated issue campaigns

Nice to have

  • A background in and working knowledge of the internet, cybersecurity and/or defense industries

What you get

  • Salary range of $115,000 - $130,000
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance

Worth weighing

  • Role is hybrid with in-office requirements of 2-3 days per week
  • Focus on public sector media and politics may limit exposure to other industries
  • Fast-paced environment may require strong adaptability

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Listed by Orchestra on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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