LSG
LSG
seeks a
senior director
to contribute to operational excellence across our growing
bipartisan public affairs practice . This role combines hands‑on campaign operations management with team collaboration, focusing on delivering exceptional client outcomes through project execution, streamlined processes, and effective coordination. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public affairs consulting, with a track record of supporting issue campaigns across a variety of industry priorities, managing campaign and programmatic operations, and collaborating across different functions.
This is a hybrid role based in our downtown DC office Monday-Thursday, with remote work available on Fridays. The position requires an average of 2-3 days of travel per month.
Key Responsibilities Account Support
Support the design and implementation of operational frameworks for multi‑state field campaigns and advocacy initiatives on federal, state, or local public policy issues
Manage day‑to‑day project execution across client engagements, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery
Coordinate multi‑faceted public affairs programming – including in‑district advocacy, earned media, local communications and reporter outreach, paid media, events and meetings, and other proven advocacy tactics and strategies
Write and edit all written campaign materials and collateral, including strategic plans, media collateral, client correspondence, and client reports
Manage vendor relationships, including in‑state field teams, event vendors, and technology providers
Support the creation and management of operational budgets for client campaigns
Help establish quality control processes and performance metrics for campaign operations
Client Management
Serve as a key point of contact for assigned accounts, working alongside senior team members
Contribute to strategic and operational plans that align with overall campaign objectives
Provide support to client account leads: develop trip agendas, travel with client points of contact, and staff events, meetings, and appearances
Identify opportunities for operational improvements and value‑added services
Contribute to business development opportunities, including proposal writing and presentation building
Qualifications Experience Requirements
6‑8 years in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public affairs consulting, including supporting federal or state policy or political initiatives
Experience working on complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives (e.g., third‑party organizations, elected officials, reporters, voters/consumers)
Exposure to budget management and financial tracking
Background working on bipartisan campaigns across a range of issues, adapting as needed to dynamic local/state/federal political environments
Ability to quickly learn technical policy matters to effectively support client campaigns
Required Competencies
Ability to manage campaigns from planning through execution, with understanding of advocacy campaign strategies and programming (e.g., in‑district advocacy, earned media, paid media, events and meetings, DC/inside‑the‑Beltway fly‑ins)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams and mentor early‑career colleagues
Experience supporting large‑scale events, meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities
Understanding of national, state, and local media, including traditional media (e.g., print, broadcast) as well as new, emerging media outlets (e.g., social, podcasts, right/left media, constituency‑specific media)
Experience coordinating with external vendors and contractors
Solid project management skills with capacity to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously
Skills
Strong writing skills, including producing, drafting, and editing strategic plans, reporting assets, and original content (e.g., op‑eds, letters‑to‑the‑editor, social media posts, advocacy content, media communications)
Proficiency with database management, CRM systems, and project management tools
Knowledge of digital organizing tools and social media management platforms
Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools applicable to public affairs campaigns and project management
Strong spreadsheet skills for budget tracking and reporting
Personal Attributes
Active consumer of political media with understanding of current political landscape and issues across the political spectrum
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills
Collaborative approach with ability to work across teams and service offerings
Why You’ll Love Working at LSG
Base salary: $140,000 – $170,000 per year, plus annual performance bonus eligibility
Fully covered employee health, dental, and vision insurance — no cost to you, seriously
Flexible PTO policy — take the time you need; we trust you to manage it
$40K/year family planning support for adoption, infertility, or surrogacy (because building a family shouldn’t break the bank)
Pet insurance on us — we cover premiums for up to 2 pets
$500/year wellness reimbursement — gym, yoga, hiking gear, whatever keeps you moving
Work from anywhere the week of July 4th and the week between Christmas and New Year’s
Snacks on snacks — the kitchen is stocked and yes, we take requests
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seeks a
senior director
to contribute to operational excellence across our growing
bipartisan public affairs practice . This role combines hands‑on campaign operations management with team collaboration, focusing on delivering exceptional client outcomes through project execution, streamlined processes, and effective coordination. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public affairs consulting, with a track record of supporting issue campaigns across a variety of industry priorities, managing campaign and programmatic operations, and collaborating across different functions.
This is a hybrid role based in our downtown DC office Monday-Thursday, with remote work available on Fridays. The position requires an average of 2-3 days of travel per month.
Key Responsibilities Account Support
Support the design and implementation of operational frameworks for multi‑state field campaigns and advocacy initiatives on federal, state, or local public policy issues
Manage day‑to‑day project execution across client engagements, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery
Coordinate multi‑faceted public affairs programming – including in‑district advocacy, earned media, local communications and reporter outreach, paid media, events and meetings, and other proven advocacy tactics and strategies
Write and edit all written campaign materials and collateral, including strategic plans, media collateral, client correspondence, and client reports
Manage vendor relationships, including in‑state field teams, event vendors, and technology providers
Support the creation and management of operational budgets for client campaigns
Help establish quality control processes and performance metrics for campaign operations
Client Management
Serve as a key point of contact for assigned accounts, working alongside senior team members
Contribute to strategic and operational plans that align with overall campaign objectives
Provide support to client account leads: develop trip agendas, travel with client points of contact, and staff events, meetings, and appearances
Identify opportunities for operational improvements and value‑added services
Contribute to business development opportunities, including proposal writing and presentation building
Qualifications Experience Requirements
6‑8 years in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public affairs consulting, including supporting federal or state policy or political initiatives
Experience working on complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives (e.g., third‑party organizations, elected officials, reporters, voters/consumers)
Exposure to budget management and financial tracking
Background working on bipartisan campaigns across a range of issues, adapting as needed to dynamic local/state/federal political environments
Ability to quickly learn technical policy matters to effectively support client campaigns
Required Competencies
Ability to manage campaigns from planning through execution, with understanding of advocacy campaign strategies and programming (e.g., in‑district advocacy, earned media, paid media, events and meetings, DC/inside‑the‑Beltway fly‑ins)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams and mentor early‑career colleagues
Experience supporting large‑scale events, meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities
Understanding of national, state, and local media, including traditional media (e.g., print, broadcast) as well as new, emerging media outlets (e.g., social, podcasts, right/left media, constituency‑specific media)
Experience coordinating with external vendors and contractors
Solid project management skills with capacity to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously
Skills
Strong writing skills, including producing, drafting, and editing strategic plans, reporting assets, and original content (e.g., op‑eds, letters‑to‑the‑editor, social media posts, advocacy content, media communications)
Proficiency with database management, CRM systems, and project management tools
Knowledge of digital organizing tools and social media management platforms
Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools applicable to public affairs campaigns and project management
Strong spreadsheet skills for budget tracking and reporting
Personal Attributes
Active consumer of political media with understanding of current political landscape and issues across the political spectrum
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills
Collaborative approach with ability to work across teams and service offerings
Why You’ll Love Working at LSG
Base salary: $140,000 – $170,000 per year, plus annual performance bonus eligibility
Fully covered employee health, dental, and vision insurance — no cost to you, seriously
Flexible PTO policy — take the time you need; we trust you to manage it
$40K/year family planning support for adoption, infertility, or surrogacy (because building a family shouldn’t break the bank)
Pet insurance on us — we cover premiums for up to 2 pets
$500/year wellness reimbursement — gym, yoga, hiking gear, whatever keeps you moving
Work from anywhere the week of July 4th and the week between Christmas and New Year’s
Snacks on snacks — the kitchen is stocked and yes, we take requests
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