Principal, Communications

We’re Precision – an integrated strategy and marketing agency working with companies, causes, and candidates that change people’s minds and move them to action. We’ve won presidential elections, defined Fortune 50 brands, shaped public opinion, and created movements from the ground up. Don’t just break through. Break new ground.

Precision is committed to building a diverse team that will positively and authentically impact the communities we serve. Centering our strategies around the authentic voices and cultures of the communities we are engaging with is paramount to our work – and our work can only be as inclusive as our team is representative. We strongly encourage women, Black, Latino, Hispanic, AAPI, and Indigenous people, LGBTQ+, gender expansive or GNC folks, people of all ages, disabled people, and veterans to apply.

The Principal for Communications will lead a team in developing and implementing strategic communications programs on behalf of clients – including, but not limited to, strategic planning and message development, media relations, content creation, presentations and more.

We seek a middle level communications professional who possesses excellent writing and oral communication skills, client management experience (or similar experience in corporate, political or advocacy roles), and a strong network of relationships with the media. This person should thrive in a fast-paced environment, want to work in a team-oriented environment, and be inclined to seek out challenges and opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serve as client relationship manager on communications issues and programs.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of strategic communication initiatives and programs.
• Develop a wide-range of communication materials such as memos, strategies, PowerPoint presentations, press releases, talking points, opinion editorials and speeches.
• Build media relationships.
• Manage an in-house team effectively and efficiently and manage junior staff.
• Contribute to new business proposals and presentations.
• Work collaboratively across communications, data and digital departments on behalf of clients.

What We Are Looking For:

• 6-8 years or excellent experience in communications role in an in-house, government or consultancy environment.
• Experience managing strategic communication programs and sensitive communication issues.
• Wide-ranging relationships with media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, energetic, detail-oriented and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Manage and guide junior talent.

What We Will Give You:

• Competitive salaries.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Flexible hybrid remote/in office plan.
• Retirement plan with automatic 3% safe-harbor contribution from Precision.
• Healthcare coverage – medical, dental and vision with 90% of costs covered by Precision.
• Paid vacation, floating holidays and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development stipend.

Learn more here

Due to the pandemic, we required all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We are currently working in a hybrid model and require staff to work in the office 50% each month. This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office.