Director (or) senior director

Location: Remote (U.S. only)

Type: Full-Time

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DIRECTOR

  • Experience: At least 7 years

  • Salary: Range starts at $105,000

SENIOR DIRECTOR

  • Experience: At least 10 years

  • Salary: Range starts at $120,000

 

About us

​​SINA is a trusted strategic partner to organizations unlocking economic opportunity worldwide, including philanthropies, funder collaboratives, innovative nonprofits and forward-thinking companies. We position our clients as the leading voices shaping the future of learning, workforce development and social impact. Our core strengths include strategic thought partnership, audience-focused content strategies, compelling event and thought leadership initiatives, idea incubation, messaging development, and cross-industry stakeholder management.

Agency Values and Employee Attributes 

  • Commitment to Excellence — We set high standards for our work, refine our approach based on feedback and celebrate successes. 

  • Strategic Thinking — We anticipate opportunities and challenges, using insights to guide our decisions. 

  • Creativity and Innovation — We approach challenges as opportunities to think outside the box, explore new ideas and push our boundaries.

  • Passion for Learning — We are curious, growth-oriented and committed to staying ahead of trends in our industry.

JOB DEScription

We're hiring for this role at either the Director or Senior Director level. We'll assess the appropriate level based on the depth and breadth of your experience, with particular weight given to years of client-facing agency work, demonstrated expertise in the learning and workforce sectors, and track record managing complex client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic communications and deep familiarity with the workforce development, skills and education sectors. This role will lead a portfolio of clients, create sophisticated and impactful content, and help position SINA and our clients as thought leaders, sensemakers and conveners within their fields. 

We believe that every job should offer opportunities for the expertise you already possess to shine, as well as provide the chance to continue building and expanding your skillset through new responsibilities. The nature of strategic communications means that your ongoing daily activities may change regularly, and we hope you’re excited about the chance to join a small and growing team. Some regular travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities and Estimated Time Breakdown

  • Strategic Client Leadership and Management (45%) — Lead a portfolio of high-value clients, executing on comprehensive and impactful communications strategies and exceeding client expectations. Develop and maintain strong, strategic client relationships, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring client alignment with SINA’s core focus areas. Provide strategic oversight to ensure all client work resonates and drives meaningful engagement across workforce, learning and capital ecosystems.

  • Senior-level Strategy and Content Development (40%) — Connect dots across workforce, education and philanthropy to identify trends and develop a POV around where the space is heading and how SINA's clients can lead through that change. Create sophisticated content tailored to diverse stakeholders and multiple channels, including but not limited to, narrative development, op-eds, insights reports, strategic messaging frameworks, social and digital owned content, convening- and event-related content, and executive thought leadership.

  • Team Development and Personal Growth (10%) — Continuously seek opportunities to grow personally and professionally, monitoring industry trends and identifying areas for innovation and enhancement of SINA’s market position. Mentor and help members of the SINA team develop and sharpen their communications skills. In the future, this role will manage junior staff members. Support business growth through proposal development, strategic ideation and new client engagements.

  • Industry Engagement and Thought Leadership (5%) — Actively engage in the workforce and learning sectors to deepen SINA’s industry expertise and presence. Represent SINA at industry events, contribute to sector-wide discussions and proactively identify opportunities for partnership and influence. Support strategic initiatives that position SINA more prominently within our industries of focus.

Requirements

  • Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of education, workforce development, philanthropy and/or social impact. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on results and meeting deadlines.

  • Experience and Education: At least seven years of experience, with a preference for a client-facing experience within an agency setting and a proven track record of success leading projects and managing client relationships. Bachelor’s degree is not required.

  • Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and make decisions independently. 

  • Travel: Periodic travel (1-2 trips quarterly) for client meetings, strategic planning sessions and industry events will be required, with advance notice provided.

  • Personality Traits: Creative, growth-mindset, self-motivated and able to work effectively independently and as part of a team in a remote environment. A commitment to excellence and leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams to achieve their best work.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Employer-provided laptop; monthly cell phone/WiFi credit

  • Health, dental and vision insurance (100% paid premium for employees)

  • Company-paid basic life insurance policy (1x annual salary)

  • 401k program with employer match

  • Unrestricted PTO policy; two week-long recesses in July and December; Summer Friday program

  • Generous commission structure for secured new business efforts

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • A collaborative, remote work environment

how to apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with this position and why you're passionate about changing the future of learning and work. We'll determine the appropriate level (Director or Senior Director) based on your background and our conversations during the interview process.

Send all application materials as one combined document to info@sinacomms.com. We will not accept applications received by any other method.