Top 320 Communications director Jobs in Washington, Dc

Director, Communications (Hybrid)
IIE Organization —Washington, DC
- $113,639 - $137,389 a year
- Office
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Director, Leadership & Change Communications
BAE Systems Inc. —Falls Church, VA
- $138,267 - $235,053 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
3d
Director Executive Communications
Hilton —McLean, VA
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Supervising experience
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Director, Executive Communications.
National Geographic Society —Washington, DC
- $185,250 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Mentoring
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
12d
Director, Enterprise Communications
Monumental Sports & Entertainment —Washington, DC
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Continuous improvement
4d
Senior Director, Communications and Strategic Engagement - Foundation
ECMC Group —Washington, DC
- $220,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Associate Director, Communications and Public Relations
Centrus Energy Corp. —Bethesda, MD
- $175,000 - $205,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Free parking
- Paid parental leave
2d
Deputy Director of Communications for Politics and Government Relations
SEIU (Service Employees International Union) —Washington, DC
- $145,234 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Office
- 8 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Director, Communications (Remote)
National PACE Association —Alexandria, VA
- $126,836 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Travel
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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9d
Director, Communications (Government Performance)
The Pew Charitable Trusts (Usa) —Washington, DC
- $162,600 - $181,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Director of Media Relations and Executive Communications
Council on Foreign Relations —Washington, DC
- $145,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Research
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Director, Corporate Communications Manager
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation —Washington, DC
- $130,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Deputy Director for Communications and Archives
Howard University —Washington, DC
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- University
- Contracts
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Director of Marketing & Communications
Airlink, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $125,000 - $145,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Director of Internal Communications
DLA Piper —Reston, VA
- $193,750 - $313,893 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Director of Communications
DC Fiscal Policy Institute —Washington, DC
- $112,875 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Communications Director
Savvee Inc. —Arlington, VA
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Director, Enterprise External Communications
Edward Jones —Washington, DC
- $144,000 - $245,100 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Management
- Marketing
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
1d
Manager or Director, Communications & Public Affairs
Motion Picture Association, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Databases
Head of Internal Communications
NCQA —Washington, DC
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Office
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Director, Communications (Hybrid)

IIE Organization -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

$113,639 - $137,389 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Cross-platform strategy
Website activity analysis
Social media engagement tracking
Data visualization software proficiency
Visual storytelling
Content editing
Digital marketing tools
Key Performance Indicators
Video content production
Content creation for professionals
Video communication
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Marketing analytics
Achieving project delivery timelines
Cross-functional team management
Data visualization projects
Data analytics technologies
Cross-functional communication
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Full Job Description

Job Description:

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Director, Communications for our IIE Communications team. We invite you to join a team united by our mission to help people and organizations forge brighter futures through educational exchange and lifelong learning. Working at IIE is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make an impact. To collaborate with a passionate team, grow your skills, and contribute to programs that change lives around the world.

Learn more about IIE and our culture here.

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Job Summary:
This position will work with the IIE Communications team. The Director, IIE Communications advances the impact of IIE’s work by building engagement inside and outside the organization. The Director leads a team of communications professionals who serve IIE’s leadership, programs, business development and philanthropy teams through digital content management, strategic campaigns, brand stewardship, creative and graphics, and press/ media management. This role is responsible for annual planning, cross-organizational collaboration, crisis communications, and promoting excellence through highest professional standards in all aspects of communications work.

This position reports to the Chief of Staff (COS) and supports executive messaging as well as organizational communications. The Director supports internal and external communications strategy development and collaborates closely with IIE public affairs consultants. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in strategic communications, executive-level messaging, project management of large-scale initiatives, and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex, sensitive communications situations with sound judgment and professionalism.

Essential Functions:

Manage a team of communications professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, customer service and accountability to ensure high-quality, reliable, and timely execution of deliverables against the annual plan and in support of IIE’s communication strategy.
Support the development of IIE’s organizational communications strategy and identify strategic communication needs in support of Business Development, Philanthropy, Research Evaluation and Learning, Higher Ed Initiatives, and Program teams. Direct creation of collateral and print materials to support business needs.
Lead annual planning process, setting objectives, timelines, performance metrics, and developing systems to advance the impact of IIE’s work both internally and externally. The annual plan consists of a monthly calendar of campaigns and deliverables across multiple platforms including social media, web, video and traditional print.
Provide communications support and craft executive messaging for the CEO and the Senior Leadership team, including digital content, talking points, and written materials.
Support the COS and the Office of the CEO with crisis communications, managing strategy, messaging, and execution during sensitive or high-stakes situations.
Oversee departmental operations including technology solutions and departmental budgets.
Project manage major collaborative communications initiatives, including Open Doors rollout, and other significant program or organizational milestones. Set performance standards and metrics. Review and approve IIE communications materials. Provide oversight of visual content and brand integrity, managing designers and vendors on major campaigns.
Develop and manage publicity plans to elevate the humanitarian impact of IIE initiatives such as the IIE Scholar Rescue Fund and the Odyssey Scholarship Program.
Oversee the IIE website to educate the public about the value of IIE as a leader in international education and as a trusted partner in developing and implementing exchange programs.
Strategically disseminate programmatic information on the website and ensure risk and reputation management.
Provide communications training to IIE team members for attendance at conferences, managing individual program social media platforms, development and publication of newsletters and blogs
Develop and execute an annual plan to drive staff engagement, including in-person and virtual activities, large scale events, information sessions and small group discussions with staff and leadership

Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Work Experience:

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

8–10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, journalism, and/or public relations, preferably within higher education, international education, or nonprofit organizations, with demonstrated leadership of complex communications functions.
Expertise in digital communications ecosystems, including social media platforms, strong understanding of integrated, multichannel communications strategies that drive audience engagement and organizational influence.
Experience producing and overseeing multimedia and multichannel content, including video, web, social, email, and publications
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce high-impact content across formats—including long-form thought leadership, executive communications, reports, and concise, platform-optimized social media—under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated proficiency in translating complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, audience-centric messaging; experience using data visualization techniques to enhance comprehension and impact.
Strong command of communications analytics and performance measurement, including use of tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights, CRM platforms) to assess campaign effectiveness, inform strategy, and optimize content.
Proven experience managing high-performing, cross-functional teams, 5 years of managerial experience preferred
Demonstrated experience with stewardship of institutional messaging during periods of ambiguity
Demonstrated ability to support senior leadership, providing content options, executive messaging support and visuals/collateral
Project management capabilities, including planning and executing complex, cross-functional communications initiatives; ability to manage competing priorities, allocate resources effectively, and deliver results under pressure.
Work samples required: Please provide a website URL or PDF portfolio demonstrating writing samples, communications campaigns, and/or digital content aligned with the scope of this role.

Salary and Benefits:

Hiring Range: $113,639 - $137,389. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, internal organizational equity, and geographic region.
IIE offers a robust suite of benefits to team members including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, student loan, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, retirement plans and a family medical leave benefits. Please visit our careers page for further details.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) offers a flexible hybrid work environment which leverages both office work and telework.

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communications director jobs in washington, dc

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Director, Leadership & Change Communications

Director Executive Communications

Senior Director, Executive Communications.

Director, Enterprise Communications

Senior Director, Communications and Strategic Engagement - Foundation

Associate Director, Communications and Public Relations

Deputy Director of Communications for Politics and Government Relations

Senior Director, Communications (Remote)

Director, Communications (Government Performance)

Director of Media Relations and Executive Communications

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Deputy Director for Communications and Archives

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