Manager, Public Affairs

PLUS Communications•Arlington, VA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia, leading campaigns that integrate public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising, and media buying. The Public Affairs Manager plays a key role in developing and executing communications plans, including message and content development, across a variety of public affairs accounts and policy areas. The role develops written materials such as press releases, fact sheets, op-eds, executive speeches, memos, and annual reports, and provides communications and project management support for key client accounts. Ideal candidates have experience distilling complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level.

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 and the ability to synthesize technical content.
Understanding of the communications landscape and how digital, print, social, and broadcast channels work.
Experience working 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 several projects simultaneously.
Solutions-oriented mindset and problem-solving skills.
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

Distill complex policy and regulatory information into clear narratives and messaging for a variety of audiences.
Draft press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets, and other media and messaging materials.
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 between PLUS’ internal team, clients, agency partners, and external vendors.
Develop and execute communications plans and create written materials, including executive speeches, memos, and annual reports.