Senior Director, Public Affairs & Media Relations

PLUS Communications; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

PLUS Communications in Arlington, Virginia seeks a Senior Director to lead media relations and public affairs campaigns for diverse client accounts. You will translate complex policy issues into actionable messaging and secure top-tier media coverage.

The role emphasizes developing pitches, guiding spokespeople, and coordinating across print, broadcast, and digital media while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations
• Experience in agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting
• Strong writing and editing with press experience
• AP Style proficiency

Responsibilities

• Craft narratives by distilling complex policy information into messaging for varied audiences
• Draft press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets
• Advise on earned media opportunities and pitch angles
• Prepare clients and spokespeople for media interviews with talking points
• Develop media strategies and pitch reporters across outlets
• Manage grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media
• Create presentations, collateral, strategic plans and reports
• Track campaign deliverables and lead as a project manager for key accounts
• Serve as liaison between internal teams, clients, and vendors

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Policy issue synthesis

Written communications

Job description

PLUS Communications in Arlington, Virginia seeks a Senior Director to lead media relations and public affairs campaigns for diverse client accounts. You will translate complex policy issues into actionable messaging and secure top-tier media coverage.

The role emphasizes developing pitches, guiding spokespeople, and coordinating across print, broadcast, and digital media while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.