Director

Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy (CMIA) is one of Pennsylvania’s leading public relations and strategic communications firms, with offices in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley. We help clients build awareness, shape public opinion, and strengthen their reputations through thoughtful, high-impact communication strategies. 

The Director plays a key leadership role in developing and executing integrated communications strategies that advance Ceisler Media’s clients’ goals. This position oversees client accounts, manages high-profile projects, and leads cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, creative, and results-driven campaigns. 

This position is based in our Philadelphia office, which operates on a hybrid schedule. 

• Minimum seven years’ demonstrated communications and/or public relations with growing experience at a public policy, corporation, agency government, nonprofit, or professional services background with track record of success. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism or other liberal arts discipline 

• Leads relationships with clients and project teams, ensuring exemplary deliverables.  
• Manages integrated communications and/or grassroots advocacy campaigns.  
• Develops compelling written materials including press releases, media advisories, letters to the editor/op-eds, media pitches, speeches, testimony, byline articles, thought leadership, etc. 
• Enhances earned media and grassroots efforts through the integration of compelling digital media, including developing social media content and toolkits.  
• Manages media strategy including both proactive and reactive activities, with the ability to serve as a spokesperson or client representative when necessary.  
• Develops campaigns around advocacy issues, identifying the tools and stakeholder engagement plan required to support strategies.   
• Works with Ceisler staff and clients to support crisis communications efforts 
• Engages in grassroots efforts such as letter-writing, op-ed or digital campaigns as well as targeted media placements designed to complement government relations strategies. 
• Builds relationships with key local, regional and statewide stakeholders – including reporters/media outlets, elected officials, civic and community leaders, business leaders, etc. 
• Monitors clients’ business and industry news to maintain a current knowledge base and regularly evaluates opportunities to support clients’ needs beyond existing engagement.   
• Follows industry trends for client and communications sector, seeking ways to apply new approaches and best practices to client activities.  
• Participates in business development activities, including representing the firm in the community, at industry events and securing new clients. Regularly reviews activities and participates in firm-wide planning efforts.  

• Strong leadership and client management abilities with experience guiding teams and mentoring staff. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to craft persuasive, high-quality communications. 
• Proven success developing and executing strategic media and advocacy campaigns, including paid digital and non-traditional media outlets. 
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, media, and stakeholders. 
• Advanced project management and organizational skills with attention to detail. 

To apply, please email the following information to careers@ceislermedia.com:

• Resume
• Writing sample
• Cover letter
• Two references
• Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.