PLUS Communications

Senior Director, Public Affairs

PLUS Communications

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Arlington • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Crafting narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for a variety of audiences.
  • Drafting media and messaging materials (such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets).
  • Developing media strategies and pitching reporters across print, broadcast and online mediums.
  • Coordinating media outreach and cultivating relationships with reporters.
  • Managing grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts.
  • Developing presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans and other reports.
  • Tracking and monitoring campaign deliverables and serving as a project manager for key accounts.
  • Serving as a liaison between PLUS’ internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting.
  • 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).
  • Coalition building and grassroots advocacy is a plus, but not mandatory.
  • Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press.
  • Strong understanding of AP Style.
Benefits
  • We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus.
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave program.
  • Paid vacation and paid sick leave.
  • Hybrid work environment.
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