Head of Issues Management & Strategic Policy Communications
Core
Lead communications strategy and execution for complex, sensitive, and high-impact policy and corporate communications issues, serving as a key advisor during issues management and crisis situations.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Issues Management & Strategic Policy Communications
Builds
Rapid response communications, proactive PR strategies, scalable crisis frameworks, and executive media strategies for high-profile matters.
Domain
US Public Policy, Corporate Reputation, Crisis Communications, E-commerce
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis communications leadership, US politics and DC media ecosystem expertise, advocacy campaign management, executive advisory, strategic messaging, cross-functional stakeholder management, rapid response execution, media relationship cultivation
Preferred skills
E-commerce or logistics industry experience, Capitol Hill or regulatory environment experience, digital analytics and performance measurement, Asia-Pacific market policy knowledge
Technologies
digital analytics tools
Responsibilities
Lead communications strategy for complex policy, regulatory, and reputational issues; Own crisis communications preparedness and response; Advise senior executives on communications risk and reputation management; Develop and execute communications campaigns to advance policy priorities; Partner across functions for aligned messaging and rapid response; Build scalable crisis communications frameworks; Lead executive communications and media strategies for high-profile matters
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive presence