Associate Director, Crisis Management & Litigation Communications

APCO
Washington, New York, Chicago
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 8-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Exceptional writing","Analytical skills","Stakeholder communication","Project management","Presentation skills"]

Lead fast-moving crisis, issues, and litigation communications for high-profile clients, helping develop communications strategies and stakeholder plans to manage reputational risk. Draft and review key materials such as holding statements, fact sheets, and FAQs, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and provide on-site support during crises or trials as needed. Collaborate across multiple offices and contribute to new business efforts including RFP responses.

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APCO
APCO
2 months ago

Associate Director, Crisis Management & Litigation Communications

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Job Summary

Lead fast-moving crisis, issues, and litigation communications for high-profile clients, helping develop communications strategies and stakeholder plans to manage reputational risk. Draft and review key materials such as holding statements, fact sheets, and FAQs, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and provide on-site support during crises or trials as needed. Collaborate across multiple offices and contribute to new business efforts including RFP responses.
Location: Washington, New York, Chicago
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support crisis, issues, and litigation communications projects for high-profile clients.
  • •Help clients develop communications strategies and tactical stakeholder plans to mitigate reputational risk.
  • •Manage implementation of stakeholder communications plans, including drafting/reviewing engagement materials and engaging key stakeholders.
  • •Provide on-site support for client crises or during client trials as appropriate.
  • •Collaborate across multiple offices and support new business efforts including RFP responses.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 120,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; graduate degree preferred.
  • •8-10 years of relevant experience in crisis, strategic, and litigation communications; PR agency, business consulting, or law firm experience preferred.
  • •Familiarity with the legal system and legal documents.
  • •Exceptional writing and analytical skills, with experience in stakeholder-focused communications and digital strategy.
  • •Strong project management, presentation, and stakeholder communication abilities; detail-oriented and able to work independently under tight deadlines.
Experience:8-10 yearsCrisis communicationsLitigation communicationsPublic relationsDigital strategy
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Exceptional writingAnalytical skillsStakeholder communicationProject managementPresentation skills

Company Brief

APCO
Global communications consultancy offering public affairs, strategic communications, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement services to corporations, governments, and nonprofits across sectors and regions.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Bootstrapped
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
Founded: 1984
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