Senior Director, Strategic Media & Public Affairs (Hybrid)

Adelphi Group; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Hybrid work from home

Job summary

PLUS Communications, based in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Director to lead media relations and communications for public affairs accounts. You will craft narratives, pitch reporters, and prepare spokespeople for interviews, guiding multiple campaigns with a results-driven approach.

You will work in a full-service agency environment, integrating policy understanding with strategic outreach and coalition building, while navigating fast-paced media cycles.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting.
• Ability to synthesize technical content and policy issues.
• Experience with multiple communications channels (digital, print, social, broadcast).
• Strong writing and editing skills; AP Style proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Craft narratives by distilling complex policy content into messaging for diverse audiences.
• Draft media and messaging materials (press releases, talking points, media statements, op-eds, fact sheets).
• Advise clients on earned media opportunities and pitch angles/outlets.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

AP Style

Relationship with reporters

Project management

Job description

PLUS Communications, based in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Director to lead media relations and communications for public affairs accounts. You will craft narratives, pitch reporters, and prepare spokespeople for interviews, guiding multiple campaigns with a results-driven approach.

You will work in a full-service agency environment, integrating policy understanding with strategic outreach and coalition building, while navigating fast-paced media cycles.