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Role Duration: March 2, 2026 - July 15, 2026 ABOUT ORCHESTRA Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today's complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com. People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow. ABOUT THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM Our Public Affairs team brings a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We work with visionary clients in New York, Los Angeles and other major cities across the country on issues ranging from healthcare, urban planning, affordable housing, issue advocacy, social impact and progressive policy, public affairs, higher education, real estate, travel, lifestyle, arts & culture and more. Whether it's winning community and political support, policy change, elevating new projects and brands or launching some of our city's most visited attractions, we help our clients shape the future of cities. We work with thought leaders, award-winning institutions and major advocacy groups, including the New York Immigration Coalition, the New York Housing Conference, the Citizens Budget Commission and the Regional Plan Association. ABOUT THIS ROLE BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Director, Research to join our Public Affairs team. This role will focus on driving a variety of strategic communications through BerlinRosen's competitive research practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about issues including land use and urban planning, social issues, housing, sustainability, economic development and health care. The person best suited for this role will have excellent writing and organizational skills,experience in strategic communications, journalism, political campaigns, and/or government. Role location: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. The Cities team is in-office at least 3 days per week. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS As an Account Director on our Public Affairs team, you will... • Deliver high-quality research products, including competitive research, professional vetting, and political/issue landscape analysis • Provide strategic guidance on identifying opportunities to proactively address policy actions • Collaborate with internal teams to support client needs, including self-research to identify vulnerabilities or risks • Offer expertise in vetting and fact-checking for major announcements, appointments, and campaigns • Conduct issue landscape analyses and legislative/regulatory risk assessments to identify challenges and opportunities for clients • Help clients prepare for potential Congressional investigations or administrative actions (e.g., Trump-related policy shifts) • Contribute to business development and growth efforts Essential skills: • Relevant experience at a senior level in competitive and/or strategic communications and research from working in politics, government or advocacy or with a PR agency, media outlet or in-house communications team • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills • Expertise in legislative/regulatory risk analysis and competitive research • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities • Collaborative mindset with experience working across multidisciplinary teams. • Commitment to delivering high-quality, actionable insights WORKING AT BERLINROSEN Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $125,000 annually (prorated)