Manager, Public Affairs
PLUS Communications
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Arlington • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- PLUS Communications is looking for a Public Affairs, Manager to play a key role developing and executing communications plans – including message and content development.
- The role functions across a variety of public affairs accounts and policy areas to develop written materials such as press releases, fact sheets, op-eds, executive speeches, memos and annual reports.
- This role will also provide communications and project management support for key client accounts.
- Ideal candidates will have experience distilling complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting.
- Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press.
- Strong understanding of AP Style.
- Interest in public affairs and policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content.
- Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast).
Benefits
- We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus.
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance.
- We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses.
- In addition, we have a hybrid work environment.
- PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
writingeditingmessage developmentcontent developmentproject managementAP Stylesynthesizing technical content
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsability to distill complex issuesinterest in public affairs