Director, Public Affairs

PLUS Communications is seeking a Director of Public Affairs to lead media relations and communications efforts for a variety of clients. The role involves crafting narratives, managing relationships, and executing campaigns. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills and a passion for public affairs. The company is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia.

Requirements

• Crafting narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging.
• Drafting media and messaging materials (press releases, talking points).
• Developing media strategies and pitching reporters.
• Coordinating media outreach and cultivating relationships.
• Managing grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts.
• Developing presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans.
• Tracking and monitoring campaign deliverables.
• Serving as a liaison between PLUS' internal team, the client, and other partners.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Year-end bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Commuter subsidy
• Hybrid work environment