Director, Public Affairs

Adelphi Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Life insurance

Parental leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

PLUS Communications, a full-service Arlington, VA firm, seeks a Director to lead media relations and communications for public affairs accounts. You will distill complex policy into clear narratives, draft messaging, and guide campaigns with strong media outreach and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes agency experience, coalition building, and managing multiple projects while serving as a liaison among clients, internal teams and vendors. A results-driven communicator is ideal.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations.
• Ability to synthesize technical policy content for varied audiences.
• Strong understanding of AP Style and media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Craft narratives distilling policy/regulatory info into messaging for diverse audiences.
• Draft press releases, talking points, media statements, op-eds, fact sheets.
• Develop media strategies and pitch reporters across outlets.
• Coordinate media outreach and cultivate reporter relationships.
• Manage grassroots field teams for coalition-building and earned media.
• Develop presentations, collateral and strategic plans; track deliverables.

Skills

Media relations

Writing/editing

AP Style

Coalition building

Grassroots advocacy

Project management

Relationship building

Job description

Agency:

Plus

Job Function:

Communications and PR

Job Subfunction:

Public Relations

Job Description:

Description

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!

PLUS Communications is looking for a Director to develop and execute media relations and communications efforts for a variety of public affairs accounts. We are looking for an experienced communicator who has worked in an agency environment and understands the opportunities to highlight clients’ narratives and advocate on their behalf. Ideal candidates will have experience synthesizing complex policy issues and with media and third-party engagement. This role will also provide project management support for key client accounts.

Requirements

Your day in this position may include:

• 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
• Conducting outreach to and fostering relationships with key stakeholders and third-parties.
• 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

This job may be for you, if you:

• Have a knack with words and enjoy writing on a variety of topics with quick turnaround.
• Have a proven record of securing high-profile media hits and opinion columns in top-tier outlets.
• Have a robust and well-worn rolodex of reporters and editors across a variety of focuses.
• Have strong third-party stakeholder relationships and experience with coalition building and grassroots advocacy.
• Are comfortable engaging with reporters, clients and vendors daily.
• Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Have a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Can balance a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to the details.
• Are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment.

What we require:

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations, ideally in an agency or legislature 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.
• Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.

Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation and paid sick leave. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.

PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

More information about PLUS Communications and our job opportunities can be found on our PLUS website and job board https://interpublic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OMC/?REC_-_CF_LRV_Recruiting_Agency.

The budgeted salary is $100,000 and there is an opportunity for a year-end bonus.

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