Senior Director, Public Affairs & Media Strategy

PLUS Pr; Arlington (VA); Hybride; USD 108 000 - 132 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Hybrid work environment

Résumé du poste

PLUS Communications in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Director to lead media relations and public affairs campaigns for a range of clients. You will craft narratives, advise on earned media and prepare spokespeople.

The role requires agency experience, strong writing, and a track record of placing stories in top outlets; the position offers a hybrid work setup and a salary of around $120,000 with year-end bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting.
• Interest in public affairs and policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content.
• Understanding of the communications landscape across digital, print, social, and broadcast.

Responsabilités

• Craft narratives by distilling complex policy information for diverse audiences.
• Draft media materials: press releases, talking points, statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets.
• Advise clients on earned media opportunities and timing to support goals.
• Prepare spokespeople for media interviews with talking points and anticipated questions.
• Develop media strategies and pitch reporters across outlets and formats.
• Coordinate coalition building and local earned media efforts.

Connaissances

Excellent writing

Relationship building

Project management

AP Style

Public affairs

Description du poste

PLUS Communications in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Director to lead media relations and public affairs campaigns for a range of clients. You will craft narratives, advise on earned media and prepare spokespeople.

The role requires agency experience, strong writing, and a track record of placing stories in top outlets; the position offers a hybrid work setup and a salary of around $120,000 with year-end bonus opportunities.