DGA Group
Director - Complex Communications Advisory (CCA)
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DGA Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Location New York, NY (hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) Responsibilities
Help Fortune 500 companies and multinational organizations navigate significant threats to their enterprise value and reputation Work in teams that may include international political risk and policy experts, and members of our international offices Serve as a primary project manager and oversee junior team’s work product on simultaneous engagements that are complex and multijurisdictional Turn ‘big picture’ strategies for managing complex engagements into actionable plans Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact on sensitive matters Manage matters with senior support, and help drive engagement objectives Manage DGA team members, support team members’ professional development and work to identify additional development opportunities Run firm development initiatives and certain client workstreams with limited supervision Expectations of a DGA Director
Contribute to and drive crisis management strategy for clients Develop junior talent and provide support and mentorship to junior team members Collaborate with wider DGA colleagues in other offices Be intellectually curious, eager to learn from coworkers, and excited to teach new skills to the team As a key client-facing team member, can expect periodic travel for specific client meetings and events (2 to 5 days per month) Bring DGA’s full potential to engage with clients on their most complex issues Think and act in a collaborative, creative, and integrated way Consistently display excellent project management and organizational skills Manage the delivery of large suites of documentation, being accountable for consistency and quality of other team members’ work Be comfortable in a start-up environment Understand confidentiality and act with integrity at all times Effectively utilize research and innovative tools to the benefit of clients and the team Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent and relevant work experience; legal training is a plus 6+ years of experience in crisis management, crisis communications, or providing strategic advisory services in a legal environment, or in a crisis and/or litigation focused communications role, from a consultancy or in-house position, or the capabilities of someone of that level of experience Experience being part of a team that counsels senior management teams and engages with lawyers on the communications processes Highly collaborative working style About DGA
DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect - and grow - what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Leveraging the expertise and experience of our team at Albright Stonebridge Group, a leader in global strategy and commercial diplomacy, and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations and business intelligence consultants, we help clients navigate and shape global policy, reputational, and financial issues. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com. Equal Opportunity Employer
DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Director - Complex Communications Advisory (CCA)
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DGA Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Location New York, NY (hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) Responsibilities
Help Fortune 500 companies and multinational organizations navigate significant threats to their enterprise value and reputation Work in teams that may include international political risk and policy experts, and members of our international offices Serve as a primary project manager and oversee junior team’s work product on simultaneous engagements that are complex and multijurisdictional Turn ‘big picture’ strategies for managing complex engagements into actionable plans Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact on sensitive matters Manage matters with senior support, and help drive engagement objectives Manage DGA team members, support team members’ professional development and work to identify additional development opportunities Run firm development initiatives and certain client workstreams with limited supervision Expectations of a DGA Director
Contribute to and drive crisis management strategy for clients Develop junior talent and provide support and mentorship to junior team members Collaborate with wider DGA colleagues in other offices Be intellectually curious, eager to learn from coworkers, and excited to teach new skills to the team As a key client-facing team member, can expect periodic travel for specific client meetings and events (2 to 5 days per month) Bring DGA’s full potential to engage with clients on their most complex issues Think and act in a collaborative, creative, and integrated way Consistently display excellent project management and organizational skills Manage the delivery of large suites of documentation, being accountable for consistency and quality of other team members’ work Be comfortable in a start-up environment Understand confidentiality and act with integrity at all times Effectively utilize research and innovative tools to the benefit of clients and the team Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent and relevant work experience; legal training is a plus 6+ years of experience in crisis management, crisis communications, or providing strategic advisory services in a legal environment, or in a crisis and/or litigation focused communications role, from a consultancy or in-house position, or the capabilities of someone of that level of experience Experience being part of a team that counsels senior management teams and engages with lawyers on the communications processes Highly collaborative working style About DGA
DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect - and grow - what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Leveraging the expertise and experience of our team at Albright Stonebridge Group, a leader in global strategy and commercial diplomacy, and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations and business intelligence consultants, we help clients navigate and shape global policy, reputational, and financial issues. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com. Equal Opportunity Employer
DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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