Senior Public Affairs Leader: State & Local Advocacy

Edison Electric Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401k

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness incentives

Transportation subsidy

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading electric industry association is seeking a Managing Director for Public Affairs. This role involves leading the public affairs practice and providing strategic guidance to advance policy priorities at the state and local levels. Candidates should possess over 15 years of relevant experience, with a deep understanding of legislative processes and strong communication skills. This hybrid position in Washington D.C. requires regular office attendance and offers a competitive salary of $190,000 to $290,000 along with performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, journalism, media relations, or digital communications.
• Broad understanding of the goals of the organization and industry.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead EEI's public affairs practice and provide strategic public affairs guidance.
• Draft and execute public affairs plans for advocacy initiatives.
• Build relationships with member company public affairs executives.
• Monitor policy developments and translate them into actionable strategies.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications

Government relations

Media relations

Digital communications

Political acumen

Relationship management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

A leading electric industry association is seeking a Managing Director for Public Affairs. This role involves leading the public affairs practice and providing strategic guidance to advance policy priorities at the state and local levels. Candidates should possess over 15 years of relevant experience, with a deep understanding of legislative processes and strong communication skills. This hybrid position in Washington D.C. requires regular office attendance and offers a competitive salary of $190,000 to $290,000 along with performance incentives.