Senior Director, Public Affairs

Adelphi Group•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia, running campaigns across public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising, and media buying. The Senior Director develops and executes media relations and communications efforts for a variety of public affairs accounts. The role suits an experienced agency communicator who can highlight client narratives and advocate on clients’ behalf, including by synthesizing complex policy or regulatory matters at the federal or state level. The position operates in a hybrid work environment; Omnicom policy requires at least three days per week in the office, subject to applicable law and any additional direction from the agency or manager.

Requirements

8–10 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration 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.
Proven experience writing and editing materials and working with the press.
Strong understanding of AP Style.
Ability to handle a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to detail and managing several projects simultaneously.
Comfort engaging with reporters, clients, and vendors daily.
Strong organizational skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Willingness to do what is needed to complete the work, regardless of time commitment.

Nice To Haves

Coalition-building and grassroots advocacy experience.
Experience securing high-profile media coverage and opinion columns in top-tier outlets.
Established relationships with reporters, editors, and producers, and skill in developing pitches that connect client priorities to the news cycle.

Responsibilities

Distill complex policy and regulatory information into clear narratives and messaging for varied audiences.
Draft press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets, and other communications materials.
Advise clients on earned media opportunities, including suitable angles, outlets, and timing.
Prepare clients and spokespeople for media interviews by developing talking points and anticipating reporter questions.
Develop media strategies and pitch reporters across print, broadcast, and online media.
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 project-manage key accounts.
Serve as a liaison among PLUS’s internal team, clients, agency partners, and external vendors.