Director, Public Affairs

Adelphi Group•Arlington, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia, with campaigns spanning public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising, and media buying. The Director will develop and execute media relations and communications efforts for a variety of public affairs accounts. The role suits an experienced agency communicator who can highlight client narratives, advocate on clients’ behalf, synthesize complex policy issues, and engage media and third parties. It also provides project management support for key client accounts.

Requirements

6–8 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations, ideally in an agency or legislature setting.
Interest in public affairs and policy issues, with the ability to synthesize technical content.
Understanding of the communications landscape and how digital, print, social, and broadcast channels work.
Experience with coalition building and grassroots advocacy.
Proven experience writing and editing materials and working with the press.
Strong understanding of AP Style.
Strong writing skills and ability to produce work on a quick turnaround.
Proven record of securing high-profile media coverage and opinion columns in top-tier outlets.
Established relationships with reporters and editors across a variety of subject areas.
Strong third-party stakeholder relationships and experience with coalition building and grassroots advocacy.
Comfort engaging daily with reporters, clients, and vendors.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Solutions-oriented mindset and ability to balance a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to detail.
Willingness to do what it takes to complete the work, regardless of time commitment.

Responsibilities

Distill complex policy and regulatory information into clear, tangible messaging for varied audiences.
Draft media and messaging materials, including press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, and fact sheets.
Develop media strategies and pitch reporters across print, broadcast, and online media.
Coordinate media outreach and cultivate relationships with reporters.
Conduct outreach to key stakeholders and third parties and foster those relationships.
Manage grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts.
Develop presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans, and reports.
Track and monitor campaign deliverables and manage projects for key accounts.
Serve as a liaison among PLUS’ internal team, clients, agency partners, and external vendors.