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.
- Coordinating media outreach and cultivating relationships with reporters.
- Conducting outreach to and fostering relationships with key stakeholders and third-parties.
- 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
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications, ideally in an agency or Texas Legislature 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).
- 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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
writingeditingmedia outreachpresentation developmentproject managementstrategic planningcontent synthesisAP Style
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skills