Managing Director, Digital

About the role

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. We lead award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising, and media buying. Our Managing Director will join our fast-growing digital practice to support top-tier advocacy campaigns and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading integrated digital strategies for complex public affairs clients, providing senior-level counsel while anticipating opportunities and challenges to deliver impactful, cost-effective campaigns.
• Serving as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, overseeing account growth, strengthening long-term partnerships, and leading the development of new business opportunities and strategic proposals.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of strategists while providing executive oversight across multiple client accounts to ensure exceptional execution and client service.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to develop integrated campaign strategies and deliver high-quality creative assets and digital initiatives.
• Providing executive oversight of digital advertising strategy, campaign performance, reporting, and optimization while ensuring campaigns meet client objectives.
• Identifying opportunities to expand client engagements, improve internal processes, and strengthen the firm's overall digital capabilities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in digital marketing, public affairs, public relations, and/or political campaign work. Previous public affairs or public relations agency experience is required.
• Advanced writing skills with the ability to write for senior-level stakeholders and proficiency in editing with a strong understanding of AP Style.
• Extensive experience using digital and social media platforms to develop and execute issue advocacy and public affairs campaigns.
• Proven success developing and leading integrated digital strategies, managing client relationships, and driving business growth.
• Demonstrated experience deploying AI tools to improve processes while adhering to company expectations for utilization.
• Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams while managing multiple complex client engagements.
• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Benefits

• Budgeted salary of $140,000 with an opportunity for a year-end bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave program, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.
• A work from home hybrid environment.

Pay

$140,000 budgeted salary with potential for a year-end bonus.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Collaborative leadership skills, willingness to go above and beyond for clients and the team.