Communication Strategist / Washington DC Area

Blueprint Creative Group blueprintcreativegroup.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Washington Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at Blueprint Creative Group. Washington · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $75,000–$129,850.

Estimated pay

Blueprint Creative Group has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$75,000 – $129,850

What the middle half of mid-level communications roles in Washington paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 18 postings that stated pay, median $98,250. Last updated Sep 17, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll build and deliver multi-channel communication plans tied to client priorities
You'll turn complex government work into clear messages for internal, public, and partner audiences
You'll align messaging across campaigns, agency teams, and interagency partners
You'll advise leaders and staff on policy launches, programs, and public engagements
You'll assess communication results and help manage crisis and contingency messaging

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, strategic communication, or a related field
At least ten years in public affairs, strategic communication, or media relations
At least five years supporting federal agencies in communications strategy or senior advisory work
A record of managing complex communication campaigns and measuring their performance
Strong writing, speaking, collaboration, and digital, social, and analytics skills

Who this fits

This role suits someone who understands government operations, public affairs, messaging priorities, and the information environment. You’ll work onsite in Washington, D.C., with clients, leaders, subject matter experts, and stakeholders, often under pressure. Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain it is required; an active Secret Clearance is preferred.

From the employer

Position Overview:

The Communication Strategist will serve as a key onsite resource supporting our client. This individual will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing strategic communication plans that advance our client's mission, reinforce readiness, and strengthen public trust. The role requires a deep understanding of government's operations, messaging priorities, and the evolving global information environment.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in public affairs, campaign planning, and stakeholder engagement, and will work closely with clients' leadership, subject matter experts, and key steakholders to synchronize messaging efforts across digital, traditional, and internal communication channels.

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Communication Planning

Develop, lead, and execute comprehensive, multi-channel communication plans aligned with client's priorities and objectives.

Translate complex government initiatives into clear, compelling messages tailored to specific audiences (internal, public, partner, etc).

Integrate strategic messaging across clients' campaigns, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and relevance.

Stakeholder and Interagency Coordination

Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and interagency partners to ensure synchronized messaging.

Provide communication counsel to senior leaders and staff on policy rollouts, programs, and public engagements.

Messaging and Content Strategy

Draft messaging frameworks, themes, and talking points to support clients' campaigns, high-profile events, and strategic initiatives.

Shape content strategies for external-facing platforms and internal communication tools.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitor communication effectiveness using performance metrics, sentiment analysis, and stakeholder feedback.

Recommend adjustments to strategies and content based on real-time data, media coverage, and strategic assessments.

Situational Response

Support rapid communication planning and crisis response efforts related to clients' operations or reputational threats.

Contribute to the development of contingency messaging, public statements, and internal communications during high-visibility incidents.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Strategic Communication, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. .

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, strategic communication, or media relations.

Minimum of 5 years supporting federal agencies in a communication strategy or senior advisory capacity.

Demonstrated success managing multi-faceted communication campaigns.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of communication protocols, public affairs doctrine, and the information environment.

Proficiency in messaging development, campaign integration, and performance measurement.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a highly collaborative environment.

Familiarity with digital platforms, social media strategy, and analytics tools.

Desirable Attributes:

Knowledge of government agency structure, chain of command, and key communication challenges.
Ability to distill complex policy or operational language into public-facing narratives.

Active Secret Clearance (preferred).

Key Outcomes:

Delivery of effective strategic communication plans aligned with clients' priorities.

Enhanced public understanding and trust in clients' initiatives and capabilities.

Strengthened message integration across campaigns, agency components, and external partners.

Rapid, credible, and unified responses during emerging communication crises.

Clearance Required: Public Trust (or ability to obtain)

Location: Washington, D.C.