Head of Digital Policy Communications

Location: Washington, DC, USA

Salary: $148,400–$256,520 per year, depending on geographic market, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company

hirify.global is a large global public e-commerce company building digital commerce services, with a startup culture and resources for rapid growth and innovation.

What you will do

• Build and lead digital policy communications and rapid-response strategies for US and Washington, DC audiences.
• Oversee corporate websites, newsroom platforms, social media channels, editorial calendars, publishing workflows, and content governance.
• Direct paid media and targeted advocacy campaigns that amplify policy messaging and strengthen brand reputation.
• Translate complex policy, regulatory, and business issues into compelling digital content for policymakers, media, and external stakeholders.
• Analyze engagement metrics and audience insights to measure impact and optimize communications strategies.
• Lead and mentor communications professionals while managing digital agencies, vendors, and cross-functional partnerships.

Requirements

• Experience leading digital communications and rapid-response strategies for US and Washington, DC audiences.
• Experience overseeing corporate websites, newsroom platforms, social media, paid media, and targeted advocacy campaigns.
• Experience translating complex policy, regulatory, and business topics into digital storytelling.
• Experience building content operations, governance frameworks, publishing workflows, and crisis-response processes.
• Experience using analytics and audience insights to measure performance and optimize communications.
• Experience leading communications teams and managing agency partners or external vendors.

Nice to have

• Experience in e-commerce, technology platforms, or highly regulated global industries.
• Experience with digital analytics tools, audience insights, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Experience with Asia-Pacific markets and policy issues.

Culture & Benefits

• Startup culture combined with the resources of a large global public company.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, FSA, and HSA benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• 18–21 days of paid time off based on tenure, 12 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program and pre-tax commuter benefits.

Hiring process

• Application review, phone interview, onsite or virtual onsite interview, and offer.
• The exact process and interview schedule may vary by role and circumstances.