Public Affairs Manager

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a communications professional in Arlington, VA to develop and execute comprehensive communications plans across public affairs accounts, distill complex policy into clear messaging for diverse audiences, and draft a wide range of materials including press releases and speeches.

The role requires strong writing, AP style proficiency, project management, and experience coordinating with clients, vendors, and reporters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans, including message and content development.
• Work across public affairs accounts and policy areas.
• Distill complex policy and regulatory information into messaging for varied audiences.
• Draft press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets, executive speeches, memos, and annual reports.
• Manage grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts.
• Coordinate media outreach and cultivate reporter relationships.
• Develop presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans, and reports.
• Track and monitor campaign deliverables.
• Serve as project manager for key accounts.
• Liaise between PLUS’ internal team, clients, agency partners, and external vendors.
• Provide communications and project management support for key client accounts

Skills

Public Affairs Experience

AP Style Proficiency

Writing and Editing Skills

Project Management

Media Relations

Content Development

Job description

• Develop and execute communications plans, including message and content development


• Work across public affairs accounts and policy areas


• Distill complex policy and regulatory information into messaging for varied audiences


• Draft press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets, executive speeches, memos, and annual reports


• Manage grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts


• Coordinate media outreach and cultivate reporter relationships


• Develop presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans, and reports


• Track and monitor campaign deliverables


• Serve as project manager for key accounts


• Liaise between PLUS’ internal team, clients, agency partners, and external vendors


• Provide communications and project management support for key client accounts

Requirements

• 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 digital, print, social, and broadcast channels work


• Experience working in a fast-paced environment


• Strong writing skills with quick turnaround


• Comfort engaging with clients and vendors on day-to-day deliverables


• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously


• Solutions-oriented mindset


• Problem-solving ability


• Willingness to meet time commitments required to complete the job

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing communications plans, managing public affairs accounts, and synthesizing complex policy information for diverse audiences. Proficient in writing, editing, and project management within fast-paced environments, with a strong understanding of various communication channels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Public Affairs Experience


• AP Style Proficiency


• Writing and Editing Skills


• Project Management


• Media Relations

Hard Skills

• Communications Planning


• Content Development


• Message Development


• Press Release Writing


• Media Statement Drafting


• Opinion Piece Writing


• Fact Sheet Creation


• Speech Writing


• Report Writing


• Campaign Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Problem-Solving Ability


• Solutions-Oriented Mindset


• Client Engagement


• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Public Affairs


• Policy Issues


• Grassroots Field Teams


• Coalition Building


• Media Outreach


• Digital Communications


• Print Communications


• Social Media


• Broadcast Channels


• Fast-Paced Environment