Manager, Public Affairs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, andlife

Job summary

PLUS Communications, an Arlington-based public affairs firm, seeks a Manager to develop and execute communications plans across multiple accounts. The role involves message development, press materials, and client-facing project management in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires distilling complex policy issues, coordinating media outreach, and leading grassroots and coalition efforts with a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications.
• Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.
• Ability to synthesize technical content for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Craft narratives by distilling complex policy information into messaging for diverse audiences.
• Draft press releases, talking points, media statements, op-eds and fact sheets.
• Manage grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media.
• Coordinate media outreach and cultivate relationships with reporters.
• Develop presentations and collateral materials, strategic plans and reports.
• Track campaign deliverables and serve as a project manager for key accounts.
• Act as liaison between PLUS Communications, clients, partners and vendors.

Skills

AP Style

Writing

Project management

Client engagement

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.