Associate Director, Public & Corporate Affairs Agency Development

Join the future of news We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning News and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Why This Role Matters   The Washington Post continues to lead in breaking news and analysis across every category where our editorial and product investments have positioned us at the intersection of innovation and influence. Within the Global Advertising team, we combine technology, creativity, and storytelling to deliver advertising solutions that drive measurable impact for our partners. We seek a dynamic senior leader with extensive experience within the public affairs vertical to join our Global Advertising team. What the successful candidate will bring to the table: a deep understanding of the public and corporate affairs ecosystem and landscape; extensive client relationships at both the client and agency level; experience leading and building high performing teams; and a proven track record in driving revenue and sales. What Motivates You You pursue bold growth goals with energy and persistence, turning ambitious targets into measurable wins. You thrive on building trust with senior decision-makers and expanding relationships You enjoy being a part of collaborative, cross-functional teams, celebrating shared success, and helping others grow into their potential. You stay curious about emerging technologies and trends, finding new ways to apply them to client needs. You are energized by the AI revolution and the opportunity to help reinvent how a legacy news organization engages audiences, advertisers, and global decision-makers in the digital era. You take pride in representing a news brand with integrity, credibility, and a commitment to excellence. How You’ll Support the Mission Lead The Post’s efforts to cultivate deep and trusted relationships across the Public / Corporate Affairs & Advocacy Agency landscape. Build and execute endeavors and scale overall spend by agency, working across The Post’s client teams to identify opportunities for growth and new revenue. Serve as a category expert and market voice in Washington and for the broader Public Affairs ecosystem, representing The Washington Post at key client meetings, industry events, and thought-leadership forums. Partner with internal client, strategy, creative, and operations teams to design and sell integrated campaigns that achieve measurable business outcomes. Anticipate industry trends and advise clients…