Frontwood Strategies: Vice President, Education
Vice President, EducationFrontwood Strategies is a boutique strategic communications and public affairs firm specializing in advocacy and nonprofit communications. Frontwood Strategies works at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and politics — helping mission-driven organizations navigate complex landscapes and drive meaningful change. Our portfolio includes campaigns focused on education, health care, climate solutions, housing and economic mobility, and technology policy. We are hiring a Vice President to lead our Education practice. This is a senior leadership role for a strategic communicator who is as comfortable setting direction as they are rolling up their sleeves — and who is energized by the chance to build something.The RoleAs VP of Education, you will serve as the lead strategist and day-to-day relationship manager for a portfolio of public charter school and education advocacy clients in the DC metro area and beyond. You will direct client strategy, manage and mentor junior staff and subcontractors, and play an active role in growing the practice through new business development. This role reports to firm leadership and is central to Frontwood's next chapter of growth.What You'll DoLead strategy and client relationships across the Education portfolio, serving as a trusted advisor to client contactsDirect the development of communications plans, messaging frameworks, earned media campaigns, and digital content strategiesManage and mentor practice team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growthCollaborate on new business development, including identifying leads, developing proposals, and expanding existing client relationshipsMaintain and grow relationships with relevant journalists, advocacy partners, and sector stakeholdersOversee quality and consistency of all client deliverablesContribute to firm leadership, culture, and strategic directionWhat We're Looking For8 – 12 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, journalism, or a closely related fieldDeep content expertise in K–12 education or education policy, ideally in the DC contextDemonstrated success leading earned media campaigns and managing client relationships with relative independenceStrong writing and editing skills; ability to produce and review client-ready materialsExcellent oral communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to effectively reach different audiencesExceptional judgment and ability to make decisions in a dynamic, fast paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlinesExperience leading and managing staff and/or contractorsProven track record of new business development and growing client relationshipsCrisis communications experience a plusMust be based in the Washington, DC area with the ability to be on-site with clients and in the office multiple times per week