Location: Washington, DC

Salary: $150,000+ base salary plus performance bonuses, competitive benefits package including health insurance and 401k matching

About Focal Point Strategy Group

Focal Point Strategy Group is a dynamic strategic communications firm operating at the intersection of strategy, communication, and impact. Our mission is to empower causes, companies, and leaders to navigate complex landscapes with agility and confidence. Whether managing rapid-response “war rooms,” crafting compelling narratives, or elevating campaigns through strategic media engagement, our work is fast-paced, innovative, and purpose-driven.

We are committed to embracing new technology to enhance our work product and deliver cutting-edge solutions for our clients, particularly in the rapidly evolving climate and clean energy sectors.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced senior communications leader with deep expertise in climate, clean energy, and conservation to join our expanding firm as Vice President, Climate, Clean Energy & Conservation. In this role, you will have the autonomy to build and lead your own high-performing team, establish and grow a dedicated client portfolio focused on environmental and energy issues, and create the operational structure to support sustained growth.

This entrepreneurial leadership position requires 12+ years of senior-level communications or client facing experience in climate, energy, or environmental sectors, with a proven ability to build and manage teams while developing client relationships from the ground up.

You’ll be expected to work with our existing clients in the climate and clean energy space while building out a broader dedicated practice in this sector, recruiting and leading a team that can deliver exceptional results for your portfolio. This role demands someone with progressive values, deep familiarity with American climate policy and energy markets, and the ability to grow team capacity while maintaining the high standards that define our work.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Client Leadership and Account Management:Be the main strategic advisor for climate, clean energy, and conservation clients, helping them solve complex communications challenges around policy advocacy, regulatory issues, and public engagement. Lead important projects that need senior oversight, creating strategies that work across media, digital, crisis response, and reputation management in the environmental sector.

Team Building and Leadership Development:Recruit, build, and structure your own high-performing team to support your climate and clean energy client portfolio. Design talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier communications professionals with environmental expertise, establish team workflows and processes, provide mentorship opportunities, and create performance frameworks that encourage innovation and creative problem-solving in climate communications.

Strategic Planning and Organizational Growth:Lead strategic planning for your climate and clean energy division by identifying market opportunities and competitive advantages in the environmental sector. Analyze industry trends in climate policy, clean energy markets, and conservation initiatives to inform your service offerings and positioning strategies, while collaborating with senior leadership on growth strategies that align with the firm’s mission and values.

Business Development and Client Growth:Support new client acquisition efforts across clean energy companies, environmental organizations, climate-focused foundations, and sustainability-minded corporations. Build relationships with decision-makers in the climate and energy sectors and contribute to strategies that grow the firm’s client base in environmental and energy communities. Attend industry events and networking opportunities to represent the firm and connect with potential clients in the environmental space.

Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement:Represent Focal Point as a thought leader in climate and clean energy communications through speaking engagements, panel discussions, and industry publications. Build the firm’s reputation by participating in relevant environmental conferences and maintaining relationships with industry influencers, journalists, and communications professionals in the climate and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications with demonstrated success in senior leadership roles, preferably in climate, clean energy, environmental, or sustainability sectors

• Proven track record of building teams and managing complex client relationships independently in environmental or energy contexts

• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to cultivate trust with senior executives across clean energy companies, environmental organizations, and climate-focused entities

• Deep understanding of climate policy, clean energy markets, and environmental regulations, as well as strategic communications disciplines including media relations, crisis communications, digital strategy, and reputation management

• Strong leadership experience in recruiting, building, and developing high-performing communications teams from the ground up

• Experience serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior stakeholders in environmental or energy sectors

• Familiarity with American climate policy, energy markets, and progressive environmental values

• Outstanding strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills with specific expertise in climate and energy issues

• Experience with budget management, resource allocation, and financial planning

• Strong existing network of professional relationships in climate, clean energy, and conservation sectors that can support business development efforts

How to Apply

Focal Point Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please send your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience in climate/clean energy communications and track record to jobs@focalpointstrategygroup.com.

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: $150,000+ base salary plus generous performance bonuses, competitive benefits package including health insurance and 401k matching

About Focal Point Strategy Group

Focal Point Strategy Group is a dynamic strategic communications firm operating at the intersection of strategy, communication, and impact. Our mission is to empower causes, companies, and leaders to navigate complex landscapes with agility and confidence. Whether managing rapid-response “war rooms,” crafting compelling narratives, or elevating campaigns through strategic media engagement, our work is fast-paced, innovative, and purpose-driven.

Our current clients work across critical issue areas including climate and clean energy, immigration, democracy, accountability for the Trump Administration and those in power, and more.

We are committed to embracing new technology to enhance our work product and deliver cutting-edge solutions for our clients across diverse sectors.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced senior communications leader to join our expanding firm at the Vice President level. In this senior level role, you will have the autonomy to build and lead your own high-performing team, establish and grow a dedicated client portfolio, and create the operational structure to support sustained growth.

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful work that drives business success while contributing to important causes. This entrepreneurial leadership position requires 12+ years of senior-level communications or client facing experience, with a proven ability to build and manage teams while developing client relationships from the ground up.

You’ll be expected to build out a dedicated practice area, recruiting and leading a team that can deliver exceptional results for your portfolio. This role demands someone with progressive values, deep familiarity with American politics, and the ability to grow team capacity while maintaining the high standards that define our work.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Client Leadership and Account Management:Be the main strategic advisor for your clients, helping them solve complex communications challenges around policy advocacy, regulatory issues, and public engagement. Lead important projects that need senior oversight, creating strategies that work across media, digital, crisis response, and reputation management.

Team Building and Leadership Development:Recruit, build, and structure your own high-performing team to support your client portfolio. Design talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier communications professionals, establish team workflows and processes, provide mentorship opportunities, and create performance frameworks that encourage innovation and creative problem-solving.

Strategic Planning and Organizational Growth:Lead strategic planning for your division by identifying opportunities and competitive advantages. Analyze industry trends to inform your service offerings and positioning strategies, while collaborating with senior leadership on growth strategies that align with the firm’s mission and values.

Business Development and Client Growth:Support new client acquisition efforts across diverse sectors and organizations. Build relationships with decision-makers and contribute to strategies that grow the firm’s client base. Attend industry events and networking opportunities to represent the firm and connect with potential clients.

Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement:Represent Focal Point as a thought leader through speaking engagements, panel discussions, and industry publications. Build the firm’s reputation by participating in relevant conferences and maintaining relationships with industry influencers, journalists, and communications professionals.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications with demonstrated success in senior leadership roles

• Proven track record of building teams and managing complex client relationships independently

• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to cultivate trust with senior executives across diverse industries

• Deep understanding of strategic communications disciplines including media relations, crisis communications, digital strategy, and reputation management

• Strong leadership experience in recruiting, building, and developing high-performing communications teams from the ground up

• Experience serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior stakeholders

• Familiarity with American politics and progressive values

• Outstanding strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills

• Experience with budget management, resource allocation, and financial planning

• Strong existing network of professional relationships that can support business development efforts

• Enthusiasm for incorporating technological advances and innovative tools to streamline work processes and optimize client deliverables

How to Apply

Focal Point Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please send your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and track record to jobs@focalpointstrategygroup.com.

As a Director, you will work directly with clients and lead or co-lead one to two client engagements and projects, setting strategic visions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality communications solutions that align with client objectives. You will also contribute to team leadership, content development, and media relations.

Responsibilities

Client & Project Leadership

• Manage client engagements and projects from concept to execution.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor.

• Establish strategic visions and tactical plans for client projects and deliverables.

Team Oversight & Content Management

• Lead client teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.

• Oversee and provide feedback on content creation, including reviewing and editing materials from team members such as Associates and Interns.

• Mentor team members, offering guidance and input on performance.

• Ensure all team deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

Media Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts, including bookers, producers, and reporters.

• Secure and manage media coverage across local and national print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive communications strategies and project plans.

• Guide internal processes to drive client success and meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in client-facing roles within a communications, PR, or marketing agency.

• Expertise in media relations, digital communications, and reputation management.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence across all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

• Experience with project management tools and analytics platforms is a plus.

Focal Point Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Pay: $80,000+ and competitive benefits package, including health insurance and 401k matching.

How to Apply: Please send your resume along with a cover email/letter detailing your relevant experience to jobs@focalpointstrategygroup.com.

The Associate plays a pivotal role in supporting the execution of strategic communication initiatives across various client accounts. This position requires strong writing, research, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Content Development

• Craft a wide range of communication materials, including press releases, PowerPoint presentations, social media content, memos, fact sheets, and speeches.

• Develop and refine talking points, opinion editorials, and other key messaging materials for clients.

Research & Strategy

• Own components of research projects that inform strategic communications plans and client deliverables.

• Provide creative input and actionable insights to support client initiatives.

• Build and maintain comprehensive media and influencer target lists tailored to client goals.

Media Relations

• Conduct media outreach and build relationships with reporters across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

• Monitor media coverage across all formats, identifying relevant news for clients and potential opportunities for engagement.

• Successfully drive media coverage by pitching compelling stories on behalf of clients.

Client Support & Team Coordination

• Assist in managing client relationships, including organizing calls, maintaining agendas, and ensuring smooth workflow between clients and internal teams.

• Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.

• Contribute to new business proposals and presentations, providing research and creative ideas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in a communications, PR, or marketing role (agency experience is a plus).

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to detail.

• Familiarity with media relations and a passion for staying updated on industry trends.

• Excellent research and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with media monitoring and analytics tools is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Key Attributes

• Creative thinker with a passion for crafting impactful messages.

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments.

• Proactive, organized, and able to work independently when needed.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused mindset.

This role is ideal for a communications professional eager to grow their career in a dynamic and fast-paced agency environment, contributing to meaningful campaigns that drive results for a wide range of clients.

Focal Point Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Pay: $60,000+ and competitive benefits package, including health insurance and 401k matching.

How to Apply: Please send your resume along with a cover email/letter detailing your relevant experience to jobs@focalpointstrategygroup.com.