Managing Director, Digital

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!

PLUS Communications is seeking a creative and hard-working Managing Director to join our fast-growing digital practice to help top-tier advocacy campaigns and organizations win, every day.

Your day in this position may include:

• 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.
• This job may be for you, if you: Thrive in a fast-paced, client-service environment and are comfortable balancing multiple high-profile priorities.
• Have extensive experience serving as a senior advisor to clients and confidently leading executive-level conversations.
• Have a proven track record of building, managing, and developing high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative culture.
• Possess exceptional writing and communication skills with the ability to craft strategic messaging for a variety of audiences.
• Are a strategic thinker and proactive problem solver who consistently delivers innovative solutions and measurable results.
• Have outstanding organizational and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Are a collaborative leader who is willing to do whatever it takes to deliver exceptional results for clients and the team.

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.