3825 Program Director Consultant jobs in Ashburn,VA

10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
5+ years in a leadership role with direct ownership of communications strategy
Demonstrated experience building and executing earned media programs with measurable results
Proven track record supporting C-suite executives with broad enterprise mandates
Experience developing executive thought leadership programs across media, speaking, podcast, and social platforms
Background collaborating with marketing organizations to integrate earned and paid/owned strategies
Experience managing issues and crisis communications, including cross-functional stakeholder coordination
Strategic communications planning that connects institutional storytelling to enterprise growth priorities
Strong media relations instincts — builds reporter relationships, not just pitches
Exceptional writing across formats: press releases, op-eds, executive talking points, board narratives, and social content
Experienced preparing and advising senior leaders across media, broadcast, podcast, and speaking formats
Counsels senior leaders with confidence and candor; builds trust across the institution and enterprise
Identifies connection points across institutional and enterprise priorities rather than siloing them
Knows when to move quickly and when to hold — especially around claims, spokesperson readiness, and announcement timing
Familiarity with AI tools and their application to communications workflows