Director of Congressional Services

Alexandria, VA, USA
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Job Description

Be the Hardest Worker in the Room

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Choose To Go Together

Share Successes, Own Failures

These are a few of our values. Sound a bit like you and what you believe? Then you’re in the right place.

Drive Public Affairs, a member of Push Digital Group, is a fast-growing digital-first public affairs firm based in Washington, DC with clients and team members throughout the country. We specialize in creative content, strategic communications, and precision advertising.

We’re building out a robust Franking operation designed to close the digital divide between Congress and the American public. Our mission is to make legislative leaders look and sound their best online by producing engaging content and offering the most innovative franking solutions.

This is a hybrid (some in-office, some remote work) position based out of our Old Town Alexandria, Virginia office.

The Role

We’re adding a Director of Congressional Services to our team to lead Congressional Franking outreach. The role blends sales, advertising, and communications, requiring a proactive, results-driven, and strategic thinker with a passion for politics and a deep understanding of Congressional culture and processes. You’ll be at the forefront of a firm that values innovation in political communication. If you are passionate about shaping the future of communication in Congress and excited to drive meaningful change, we encourage you to join our team today.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of innovative digital franking strategies for dozens of offices (both Republican and Democratic).
  • Identify opportunities for current and prospective client growth through marketing and outreach.
  • Manage a collaborative, deadline-driven team to achieve results.
  • Cultivate relationships with Capitol Hill staff and Members to proactively anticipate and meet their communications needs.
  • Oversee compliance with House franking rules and the approval process.
  • Build budgets, write scripts and develop ad ideas in conjunction with our all-star team of professional political communicators.
  • Serve as internal lead to ensure projects meet deadlines and deliverables exceed our client’s highest expectations for quality and effectiveness.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Knowledge of what “Franking” is and a foundational understanding of U.S. House Rules.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience on Capitol Hill in communications, or as a Chief of Staff or Deputy Chief of Staff.
  • Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing and motivating teams.
  • Strong understanding of congressional operations, news media, and political landscapes.
  • Demonstrated experience with a Member’s franking operation, from budgeting to messaging.
  • A firm grasp of advertising industry terms such as OLV, CTV, and CPM.

Sound like a great fit? Complete an application today!

At Push Digital Group, we value our employees and their fit within our company culture. Please review our company values and benefits before applying. This information will help you determine if we are the right fit for you. We appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from you!

Push Digital Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.