Manager, Public Affairs

PLUS Communications; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

PLUS Communications in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to develop and execute communications plans across public affairs accounts and policy areas. You will craft messaging, draft press materials, and support client accounts while distilling complex policy issues into accessible content.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in public affairs, strong writing skills, AP Style expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of public affairs or communications experience.
• Proven writing and editing experience with the press.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy content.
• Familiar with digital, print, social, and broadcast channels.

Responsibilities

• Craft narratives distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for audiences.
• Draft press releases, talking points, media statements, fact sheets and op-eds.
• Manage grassroots field teams for coalition building and earned media.
• Coordinate media outreach and cultivate reporter relationships.
• Develop presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans and reports.
• Track campaign deliverables and act as project manager for key accounts.
• Serve as liaison between internal team, client, agency partners and vendors.

Skills

Writing & editing

AP Style

Press relations

Project management

Client liaison

Job 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 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.

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.
• Managing grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts.
• Coordinating media outreach and cultivating relationships with reporters.
• 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 previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a knack with words and enjoy writing on a variety of topics with quick turnaround.
• Are comfortable engaging with clients and vendors on day-to-day deliverables.
• Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Have a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Have a strong understanding of AP Style.
• Are natural problem solver who always looks for a way to improve end results for clients and the team.
• Are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment.

What we require:

• 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).

The budgeted salary is $75,000 and there is an opportunity for a year-end bonus. 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.