Director, Public Affairs and Pro Products

### Job Description

The Washington Post’s core mission is to hold power to account. The pursuit of that mission makes the Post an essential part of the public policy ecosystem which emanates from the nation’s capital. The Director of the newly established Public Policy and Pro Practice will be responsible for thought leadership related to public policy and how it affects business across our organization and external partners with varying levels of sophistication related to public affairs. This position will engineer the creation and growth of the Public Policy Practice and its financial contribution to the Post.

#### Motivations:

– You have a deep and nuanced understanding of the public policy arena.
– You have a track record of respected work with an established set of contacts across public policy stakeholders.
– You have experience working across complex organizations and proven skill as a collaborator.
– You enjoy building new products and initiatives.
– You are steeped in executive communication skills.
– You are motivated to contribute to the success of a mission-driven organization.

#### Responsibilities:

– Position our brand for its foremost expertise in public policy and its connection to business, creating value for our clients in that expertise.
– Educate internal partners on matters of public policy as it relates to client industry groups, product sets, and other capabilities, leveraging the full breadth of the Post’s sales and marketing resources.
– Create the connection between business and policymakers. Synthesize insights that inform successful audience engagement opportunities.
– Maintain domain authority and a pronounced presence in the marketplace based on thought leadership.
– Develop and implement a strategy that achieves long-term revenue growth.
– Anticipate client needs and generate demand.
– Directly manage a team of client partners, including acquisition, retention, and development of talent.
– Engage clients and translate the Post’s value proposition both widely and on an industry-specific basis.
– Call directly upon key accounts to build durable partnerships.
– Collaborate with internal partners to build product and audience development initiatives.
– Build out new business opportunities by understanding client needs and internal capabilities.

#### Requirements:

– Minimum 10+ years of experience in the public policy arena.
– Senior-level client relationships.
– Management / mentoring experience.

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

– Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
– Company-paid pension and 401(k) match.
– Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave.
– Nine paid holidays and two personal days.
– 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent.
– Robust mental health resources.
– Backup care and caregiver concierge services.
– Gender-affirming services.
– Pet insurance.
– Free Post digital subscription.
– Leadership and career development programs.

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

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