Senior Director, Communications and Media Relations

AHRI
Arlington, VA
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is one of the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water heating, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers from all parts of the world. Ensuring human comfort, productivity, and safety while practicing environmental stewardship is the mission of AHRI. Through our certification program, standards, advocacy, and other activities, we strive to help save energy, improve productivity, and ensure a better environment.

AHRI has an opening for a Senior Director, Communications and Media Relations. This role is responsible for overseeing AHRI’s global communications efforts and strategies, including internal and external communications, media relations, social media, and speech writing for the Board Chairman, incoming Board Chairman, and President/CEO. The incumbent will supervise professionals in communications and marketing/brand management.

Essential duties and responsibilities for this position are as follows:
  • Serve as chief spokesperson for the association, establishing relationships with reporters at key publications.
  • Work closely with colleagues in other AHRI departments to ensure their communications, media, social media, and marketing needs are met.
  • Serve as editor of all AHRI publications. Establish deadlines, writes and edits content submitted by staff responsible for the drafting of AHRI communications vehicles, including the website. Responsible for the look and feel of the AHRI website and other on- and off-line communications.
  • Create and enforce AHRI brand and style guidelines. Work with AHRI staff to ensure up-to-date and accurate information is maintained on AHRI’s websites.
  • Maintain current knowledge of legislative and regulatory issues important to the association’s membership for the purpose of communicating AHRI’s positions on those issues to individuals and groups within and outside of the association. Provide recommendations on advocacy for emerging/current issues.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field from an accredited college or university.
  • 10 years of experience in media relations or strategic communications.
  • Three to five years of communications/media experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal agency, or equivalent.
  • Minimum three years of experience supervising staff.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with web-based technology and research vehicles.
  • Firm grasp of the English language in both written and oral form; strong ability to edit the work of others.
  • Solid knowledge of the legislative process. Understanding of the regulatory process is a plus.


AHRI offers a full benefits package with a flexible work schedule and a friendly work environment. The salary range for this position is $160,000-184,000 based upon experience .

The work location for this position is Arlington, VA. Subject to supervisor approval, AHRI employees are eligible for participation in AHRI's alternate workplace program after 90 days of employment and a 90-day appraisal at a level of meets expectations.
AHRI does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, military service, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or differing ability as those terms are defined under applicable law in its selection, recruitment, or employment practices.

This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance to include H-1B, F1- OPT or F1-CPT visas.

To apply, please visit our website (). If you require assistance with completing the application process, please call 703-293-4868.

NO RECRUITERS or PLACEMENT AGENCIES, PLEASE.

Posted 2026-01-30

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