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Oscar Health

Director, Public Policy

New York, NY · Hybrid

$198K - $260K/yr

We're hiring a Director, Public Policy to join our Government Affairs. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our ...

Oscar Health

Director, Public Policy

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, Public Policy to join our Government Affairs. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our ...

BME Strategies

Director, Public Health

Director, Public Health Location: Remote; ideally located in NY, NJ, PA, MD, or VA Description Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in the design ...

Oscar Health

Director, Public Policy

New York, NY · On-site

$198K - $260K/yr

We're hiring a Director, Public Policy to join our Government Affairs. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our ...

Oscar Health

Director, Public Policy

Washington, DC · On-site

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, Public Policy to join our Government Affairs. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our ...

Oscar Health

Director, Public Policy

New York, NY · Hybrid

$198K - $260K/yr

We're hiring a Director, Public Policy to join our Government Affairs. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our ...

Oscar Health

Director, Public Policy

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, Public Policy to join our Government Affairs. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our ...

Royal Caribbean Group

Director, Public Health

Miami, FL · On-site

The Director of Public Health is responsible for leading the company's global health and wellness policy and overseeing the Public Health department and leading the Public Health team. This position ...

Halff

Director - Public Works

Houston, TX · On-site

Director of Public Works - Houston, TX Halff is seeking a highly skilled Director of Public Works to join our Public Works team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of ...

City of Bowie, Maryland

Director, Public Works

Bowie, MD · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Public Works Director THE CANDIDATE The City of Bowie is seeking a proven and experienced professional to serve as its next Public Works Director. The ideal candidate will have a broad background in ...

Skdk

Director, Public Affairs

Washington, DC

$80K - $105K/yr

About Us SKDK is an award-winning strategic communications, public affairs, and advertising agency ... Responsibilities A Director's job responsibilities include: * Leading small client teams and ...

Orchestra

Director, Public Affairs

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

ABOUT THE GLEN ECHO GROUP Glen Echo Group seeks a Director of Public Affairs to join our fast-growing, DC-based team. As one of the leading storytellers for the internet-enabled world, this role will ...

Zillow Group, Inc.

Director, Public Policy

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$191K - $305K/yr

Specifically, the Director will develop Zillow's public policy strategies to enable, build, and deliver a modern, integrated rentals, real estate, and financial services experience for consumers. The ...

Skdk

Director, Public Affairs

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

About Us SKDK is an award-winning strategic communications, public affairs, and advertising agency ... Responsibilities A Director's job responsibilities include: * Leading small client teams and ...

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How much do director public jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director public in the United States is $135,107.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $162,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Public vs Public Relations Manager?

AspectDirector PublicPublic Relations Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; often advanced degrees in communications, public relations, or related fieldsBachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related fields
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in organizations, overseeing public communication policiesExecuting PR campaigns, media relations, and day-to-day communication tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in government, large corporations, and nonprofits for high-level public communication strategyCommon in various industries for managing media and public image

The main difference is that the Director Public typically holds a senior leadership role responsible for overall public communication strategy, while the Public Relations Manager focuses on executing PR campaigns and media relations. The Director Public often oversees teams and sets policies, whereas the PR Manager implements these strategies on a day-to-day basis.

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Director, Public Affairs

Director, Public Affairs

Lucas Public Affairs

Sacramento, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

About UsAs a women-led, Sacramento-based public affairs firm, Lucas Public Affairs is known for its high-level reputation, issue management, and strategic communication campaigns. On every project, we lead with smart strategy, diversity of thought, and deep-rooted connections to get the right people to care about issues that define California’s future.
LPA is also a member company of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc., providing us with the unique ability to collaborate with both domestic and international leading government relations and public affairs firms to best serve client needs, and to provide employees with the benefits that come from working in a publicly traded company (London Stock Exchange).Position OverviewThe Director is a strategic partner to senior leadership, responsible for account management, client team performance, and account team supervision and development. The Director is responsible for ensuring client expectations are met and that the client service team is on-time and on-strategy for completing strategic communications program deliverables and commitments. The Director is also responsible for providing continual mentorship and guidance to the account teams. This role requires occasional travel to attend client meetings and/or events.As a Director, you will:
  • Spearhead public affairs/strategic communications key client account activities, work deliverables and strategic planning; be independently accountable for implementation of public affairs strategies.
  • Support new business initiatives, departmental growth, and company marketing and branding; be forward-thinking on expanding past existing scope of client work and requests.
  • Lead client meetings; develop and present proposals, manage strategic plans, disseminate client memos/correspondence, and deliver client performance reports.
  • Develop and monitor account team activity against client budgets and project team hours for accounts.
  • Deliver integrated programs (owned, earned, and paid); consistently meet billable and capacity targets.
  • Approve and disseminate press releases, fact sheets, news advisories, and social content.
  • Simultaneously manage multiple client reports and deliverables; manage client expectations of deliverable due dates.
  • Provide continual feedback, mentor, and assist with the professional development of account teams; consistently check in with team to ensure deliverables are on time, in-budget, and high quality.
  • Support the supervision and delegation of tasks to junior staff including but not limited to tracking news clips, maintaining and updating key client files, documenting client updates, and other essential client support activities; oversee quality of work deliverables and professional development targets.
  • Contribute to the firm’s culture, through agency initiatives & events to support a collaborative and collegial work environment.
  • Perform other duties as needed to achieve departmental and company goals.
To be successful, you will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in public affairs, government relations, journalism, or related degree field
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in public affairs, government affairs/lobbying, journalism, or related experience
  • Proven success in developing, implementing, and executing successful strategic communications programs
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive performance, and foster a positive work environment
  • Industry knowledge and experience, including a broad knowledge of concepts related to multiple industries, such as: energy, higher education, public health, tourism, technology, health care, insurance and transportation
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of California’s political and public affairs environment, regulatory issues, and the news media
  • Demonstrate social and digital media enthusiasm and have proven success delivering innovative ways to leverage the latest trends and platforms
  • Proven track record of implementing/executing strategic communications programs
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and collaborate with senior level staff
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (e.g., verbal, written, and over the phone)
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
We prefer that you have:
  • Agency experience, specifically in public affairs/public policy, is highly preferred
Schedule
  • Typical office hours - Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:30
  • Hybrid - Minimum of three days per week in the Sacramento office
What We Offer
  • Competitive vacation and sick policies, allowing you to take time off as needed and maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families
  • 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
  • $100 monthly phone stipend and company paid parking
  • Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage
  • Professional development, mentoring, and community engagement opportunities
  • Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services
Compensation$110,000 - $149,000 annual salaryCore Values | PhilosophyOur core value as a strategic partner is defined not by what we do, but by what we help our clients achieve. We are a diverse, talented and well-connected team that is 100% committed to delivering results. Put simply, we are problem solvers who are unequivocally committed to our clients’ success.   Diversity Commitment & VisionLPA is an equal opportunity employer. LPA recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At LPA, we have a strategic vision: to be a diverse and inclusive community of passionate, talented people dedicated to delivering creative solutions for our clients. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, and all the other enriching characteristics that make us different and inform our point of view.Additional InformationWhile performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.To ApplyPlease visit our website at Lucas Public Affairs at www.lucaspublicaffairs.com

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