Public Affairs Manager — Hybrid in Arlington, VA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

PLUS Communications in Arlington, VA seeks a Manager of Public Affairs to develop and execute communications plans, crafting messages across press releases, fact sheets, op-eds and speeches. The role supports client accounts with public affairs and policy issues at federal or state levels.

You will distill complex policy into clear narratives, manage grassroots and media outreach, and coordinate with reporters and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to manage multiple projects and coordinate with clients and vendors.

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 efforts.
• Coordinate media outreach and cultivate relationships with reporters.
• Develop presentations, 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, and external partners.

Skills

Writing and editing

AP Style

Public affairs experience

Agency/ Capitol Hill exposure

Project coordination

Job description

PLUS Communications in Arlington, VA seeks a Manager of Public Affairs to develop and execute communications plans, crafting messages across press releases, fact sheets, op-eds and speeches. The role supports client accounts with public affairs and policy issues at federal or state levels.

You will distill complex policy into clear narratives, manage grassroots and media outreach, and coordinate with reporters and internal teams.