Manager, Public Affairs

Adelphi Group•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

PLUS Communications, a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to develop and execute communications plans, including message and content development. The role supports a variety of public affairs accounts and policy areas, creating written materials such as press releases, fact sheets, op-eds, executive speeches, memos, and annual reports. It also provides communications and project management support for key client accounts. The ideal candidate has experience distilling complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level. The position involves crafting narratives from complex policy and regulatory information, preparing media and messaging materials, managing grassroots field teams, coordinating media outreach, and cultivating reporter relationships. The manager also develops presentations, collateral, strategic plans, and reports; monitors campaign deliverables; and serves as a liaison among PLUS’s internal team, clients, agency partners, and vendors. The role is based in a work-from-home hybrid environment. Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week, unless additional in-office days are directed by the agency or manager. The budgeted salary is $75,000, with an opportunity for a year-end bonus.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting.
Proven experience writing and editing materials and working with the press.
Strong understanding of AP Style.
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 in a fast-paced environment.
Strong writing skills and ability to write on varied topics with quick turnaround.
Comfort engaging with clients and vendors on day-to-day deliverables.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Solutions-oriented mindset and natural problem-solving ability.
Willingness to do what it takes to complete the job, regardless of time commitment.

Nice To Haves

Experience distilling complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level.
Experience in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting.

Responsibilities

Craft narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into messaging for varied audiences.
Draft media and messaging materials, including press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, and fact sheets.
Manage grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts.
Coordinate media outreach and cultivate relationships with reporters.
Develop presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans, and reports.
Track and monitor campaign deliverables and serve as project manager for key accounts.
Serve as a liaison among PLUS’s internal team, clients, agency partners, and external vendors.
Develop and execute communications plans, including message and content development.
Provide communications and project management support for client accounts.