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.

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: $100,000-$130,000 and 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

As a Senior 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. With media relations as a core competency and strategic focus, you will drive high-impact media coverage while also contributing to team leadership and content development.

Key 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.

• Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, including bookers, producers, reporters, and editors across local, national, and trade outlets.

Media Relations

• Develop and execute comprehensive media strategies that secure high-value coverage across print, broadcast, digital, and podcast platforms.

• Pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and manage media opportunities that elevate client visibility and reputation.

• Monitor media landscapes and identify emerging opportunities for client positioning and thought leadership.

• Serve as an integral media relations strategist for client accounts, ensuring proactive and reactive media engagement.

• Train and prepare clients and spokespeople for media interviews and public appearances.

• Track, analyze, and report on media coverage and campaign performance to demonstrate impact and inform strategy.

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.

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.

• 7+ years of experience in client-facing roles within a communications, PR, or marketing agency, or in a senior communications role within a campaign, nonprofit, government, or in-house team.

• 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.

• Extremely detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills; ability to track complex timelines, deliverables, and media opportunities with precision.

• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities, clients, and concurrent projects without compromising quality or client service.

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

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.

Location: Washington, DC Salary: $120,000+ and 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 those in power, and more.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Director of Operations to serve as the operational backbone of Focal Point Strategy Group. This is an internal leadership role responsible for keeping the firm running with clarity, consistency, and efficiency — so our client-facing teams can focus on delivering exceptional work.

The Director of Operations will own four core areas: people and talent, firm workflow and delivery, systems and information management, and contracts and vendor relations. This person will work closely with senior leadership to build and maintain the processes, tools, and infrastructure that allow a fast-moving firm to scale without losing its footing. The ideal candidate thrives on creating order, anticipates needs before they become problems, and brings both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

People & Talent

• Own the full employee lifecycle — from recruiting coordination and onboarding to performance management and offboarding — ensuring each stage is consistent, well-documented, and reflects Focal Point's culture and values.

• Partner with senior leadership on hiring decisions, managing logistics, candidate communications, and interview scheduling across all open roles.

• Maintain and continuously improve HR documentation, including offer letters, performance review processes, and policies outlined in the firm's Staff Operations Guide.

• Serve as the primary internal resource for employee questions related to benefits, leave, and general HR matters.

Firm Operations & Workflow

• Directly manage the firm's dedicated scheduler, providing day-to-day oversight, prioritization guidance, and quality control to ensure leadership calendars and client prep logistics run smoothly.

• Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-stakes scheduling decisions, ensuring partners and senior staff are always prepared and on time.

• Own internal project tracking — monitoring cross-team deadlines, flagging risks proactively, and working with client leads to keep deliverables on schedule.

• Develop and maintain operational workflows that reduce ambiguity and enable teams to do their best work without unnecessary friction.

• Coordinate logistics for firm meetings, retreats, and internal events.

Systems & Information Management

• Serve as the firm's primary point of contact for IT needs, including tool access, equipment provisioning, and vendor relationships for technology services.

• Own and enforce the firm's document retention and file management practices, ensuring information is organized, accessible, and appropriately secured.

• Evaluate and manage the firm's operational tech stack, identifying opportunities to streamline tools and improve team efficiency.

• Ensure new employees are equipped and fully operational from Day One.

Contracts & Vendor Relations

• Manage the firm's contracting process end-to-end, including coordinating review and execution of client agreements, vendor contracts, and consultant arrangements.

• Maintain a centralized contracts tracker and ensure all agreements are current, properly executed, and stored appropriately.

• Serve as the operational liaison with external vendors and service providers, managing renewals, scope changes, and day-to-day relationship needs.

• Work with outside legal counsel as needed on contract-related matters.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in operations, office management, chief of staff, or a related role; agency, consulting, or fast-paced nonprofit experience strongly preferred

• Proven ability to build and manage operational systems in an environment where processes are still being defined

• Experience with HR processes including hiring coordination, onboarding, and performance management

• Familiarity with contract administration and vendor management

• Strong technology literacy, including comfort with project management tools, Google Workspace, and cloud-based systems; ability to quickly learn new platforms

• Exceptional organizational skills with an uncompromising attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines without dropping the ball

• High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive personnel and business information

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Attributes

• A natural system-builder who doesn't wait to be asked — you see what's missing and fix it

• Calm under pressure and effective at managing up, down, and across a team

• Equally comfortable in a strategic conversation with leadership and executing the logistical details that follow

• Invested in the firm's culture and genuinely committed to making it a great place to work

• Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by the opportunity to build something from the ground up

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.

How to Apply: Please send your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience 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 Senior Associate plays a central role in the execution and delivery of strategic communications initiatives across client accounts. Working closely with client leads, the Senior Associate takes meaningful ownership of project management, client coordination, content development, and media relations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and is ready to step into a leadership track.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Client Support

• Own project timelines and workplans across multiple client accounts, proactively flagging risks and ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are consistently met.

• Serve as a reliable day-to-day point of contact for clients on tactical matters, coordinating closely with client leads on strategic decisions.

• Manage client communications, including organizing calls, maintaining agendas, and ensuring seamless workflow between clients and internal teams.

• Track and report on project progress, holding yourself and the team accountable to quality standards and client expectations.

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

Content Development

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

• Lead the drafting and refinement of talking points, opinion editorials, and key messaging frameworks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Review and provide feedback on content produced by Associates and Interns, ensuring quality and consistency across all deliverables.

Media Relations

• Support media outreach efforts and help cultivate relationships with reporters, producers, and bookers across local print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

• Drive media coverage by developing and pitching compelling, well-researched story angles on behalf of clients.

• Monitor media coverage across all formats and synthesize findings into timely, actionable insights for clients and client leads.

• Build and maintain targeted media and influencer lists tailored to each client's goals.

Research & Strategy

• Lead research workstreams that inform strategic communications plans and client deliverables.

• Translate research and media monitoring into actionable insights that support client strategy, in collaboration with client leads.

Qualifications

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

• 3–5 years of experience in a communications, PR, or marketing role; agency experience preferred.

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Direct experience in media relations with demonstrated success securing coverage across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an uncompromising attention to detail.

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, strategic recommendations.

• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies as applied to communications workflows is a plus.

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

Key Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-driven, with strong ownership over their work product.

• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work independently and anticipate client and team needs.

• Collaborative team player who is beginning to take on a mentorship role with junior colleagues.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused mindset.

• Eager to grow into a strategic leadership role within the team.

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.