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Communications Principal, Policy Communications and External Affairs

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Communications Principal, Policy Communications and External Affairs

full-timePosted: Aug 9, 2026Updated: Aug 27, 2026Arlington, Virginia, United States

Job Description

The Policy Communications and External Affairs team is at the forefront of shaping communications around the most advanced technologies on the planet and helping advocate for policies that enable customer innovation. The team is seeking an experienced communications leader to lead media relations and communications campaigns that support policy and business objectives across the U.S. This individual will build and execute successful strategic communications campaigns, build media relationships, and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson. Prior experience related to AI, infrastructure, energy, technology policy, and crisis communications is preferred. Your day will be a dynamic blend of strategic storytelling, media engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll dive deep into emerging technology and policy and engage with top tier business, policy, and technology media. You should be motivated by a dynamic, highly creative culture where the challenge of breaking new ground and redefining best practices is welcome. You will have the ability to work alongside a variety of internal teams and operate across different business, policy, and technology areas. You should have extensive media relations and policy experience and a track record of utilizing good judgement in high pressure situations. Key job responsibilities -Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of communications programs -Manage reputational issues with internal stakeholders and members of the media -Develop and strengthen relationships with technology, policy, and business journalists -Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns -Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism

Locations

  • Arlington, Virginia, United States

Salary

150,800 - 204,000 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • media relationsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience (experience, 10 years)
  • Bachelor's degree (degree)
  • Experience developing successful marketing or communications campaigns (experience)
  • Experience in media relations and issues management (experience)
  • Prior experience related to AI, infrastructure, energy, technology policy, and/or and crisis communications (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing projects and working independently (experience)
  • Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities (experience)
  • Experience communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively to different audiences (experience)
  • Expert understanding of technology and public policy trends (experience)
  • Top-notch writing and verbal communications skills (experience)
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment with a hands-on work ethic (experience)
  • Experience pitching proactive stories to technology, policy, and business publications (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of communications programs
  • Manage reputational issues with internal stakeholders and members of the media
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with technology, policy, and business journalists
  • Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns
  • Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism

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