Manager, Public Affairs

PLUS Pr; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Work-from-home hybrid

Job summary

PLUS Communications, a full-service public affairs and communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia, seeks a Public Affairs Manager to shape and execute campaigns across policy areas. You will craft messaging, content, and materials including press releases, op-eds, and speeches while supporting key client accounts.

You will distill complex policy issues for federal/state audiences, manage project timelines, and liaise with clients, reporters, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing and editing materials for press, memos, op-eds, and reports.
• Strong command of AP Style and ability to distill complex policy into clear language.
• Experience working with media, clients, or vendors in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Draft press releases, fact sheets, talking points, and executive briefs.
• Develop messaging and content across campaigns for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate media outreach and maintain relationships with reporters.

Skills

AP Style

Writing & Editing

Client Communication

Project Management

Policy Understanding

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.