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Director

Rational 360
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Rational 360 is seeking a Director to join our dynamic team, with a focus on strategic communications and public affairs. This role will manage the day-to day on several client accounts and contribute to internal teams. Candidates must have at least 4-8 years of prior public relations or communications experience and ideally will have experience in public affairs or corporate communications. Candidates must possess strong writing and project management skills, and be eager to work in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage a diverse workload. Experience managing digital media communications is a plus.

Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development, produce high-level communications materials and manage media relations campaigns.

Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations, and digital communications.

About Rational 360

Rational 360 is a full-service strategic communications and digital company that helps organizations win in high-stakes public affairs, corporate communications, and reputation management. We combine data-driven insights, creative storytelling, and cutting-edge technology to deliver results for clients across industries. Our team is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and driven by impact.

With a staff of approximately 120 and growing, Rational 360 is partially employee-owned and deeply invested in professional development, mentorship, and career advancement. Our teams work at the forefront of strategic communications, public policy, and media engagement across a wide variety of sectors.

Employment Type

Full-time

  • At least 5-8 years of strategic communications or public relations experience with proven results and experience working with reporters is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Proven ability to develop creative, strategic solutions to communications challenges
  • Experience managing staff
  • Experience managing clients and/or project teams
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials
  • Familiarity with the professional use of digital media channels
  • Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials
  • Experience working with top corporation or association executives
  • Bachelors’ Degree

Why Join Rational 360? 

  • Collaborative, mission-driven team environment 
  • Exposure to high-impact work across public affairs, communications, and digital 
  • Competitive compensation and benefits 
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility- this role will be required to adhere to our hybrid work policy which requires employees to work in-person from our HQ located in downtown DC on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 

Salary range for this role is 75,000 to 110,000 USD annually.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Rational 360 is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.

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