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Director, Public Affairs

Remote (U.S.) | California

Position Overview
 

We are seeking a high-performing operator to lead and execute complex public affairs and advocacy campaigns across digital, paid media, and video production.

This position requires someone who can own outcomes end-to-end, from strategy through execution, across multiple clients in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. You should be comfortable managing a high volume of concurrent work, with tight and shifting deadlines, while maintaining quality and precision.


What You’ll Own

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  • Lead multi-channel advocacy campaigns (paid media, digital, video, grassroots activation)

  • Build and manage paid media strategies (Meta, programmatic, Google Search, LinkedIn, etc.)

  • Translate policy and regulatory issues into clear, persuasive campaign narratives

  • Oversee video production workflows (pre-production, on-site shoots, post-production coordination)

  • Manage client relationships with a high level of ownership and accountability

  • Drive campaign performance, optimization, and reporting tied to outcomes—not just outputs

  • Develop high-quality written deliverables including emails, website content, fact sheets, and client-facing reports

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and coordinate with external vendors to ensure seamless execution

  • Maintain tight control over timelines, deliverables, and quality

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

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  • 4–6+ years in public affairs, political campaigns, advocacy, or agency environments

  • Strong policy or political acumen (legislative, regulatory, or issue advocacy experience)

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to simplify complex issues

  • Proven ability to manage multiple clients and campaigns simultaneously

  • Exceptional project management and organizational discipline

 

What Sets You Apart

  • You thrive in a high-performance, campaign-style environment where timelines shift and stakes are high

  • You operate with extreme ownership—you don’t wait to be told what to do

  • You are fast, responsive, and detail-oriented under pressure

  • You bring creative thinking to campaign strategy, not just execution

  • You are comfortable being client-facing and accountable for results

  • You are willing and able to travel when required for shoots, events, and client needs

  • You proactively identify opportunities to improve campaigns, processes, or offerings

  • You have direct experience managing paid media campaigns (Meta, Google, programmatic, etc.)

  • You have experience working on or alongside video production projects

  • You have experience working with advocacy tech stacks (CRM platforms, email/SMS tools, advocacy software, etc.)

 

AI & Modern Workflow Expectations
 

  • You are proficient in using AI tools (i.e. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to:

  • Accelerate research and synthesis

  • Improve writing and ideation

  • Increase output and efficiency

  • You understand that AI is a tool to enhance thinking, not replace it

 

Why Think Big

We are a high-growth strategic communications, public affairs, and advocacy firm operating at the intersection of data, creative, and persuasion. Our team delivers best-in-class strategic communications advisory and execution services, creative content production, paid media, and campaign strategy for clients shaping policy and public opinion across the country.

We value:

  • Innovation and creativity

  • Service-first client delivery

  • Speed and ownership
     

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet.

Director, Public Affairs (Western Region)

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