Senior Director, Public Affairs

Role Overview

• Crafting narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for a variety of audiences.
• Drafting media and messaging materials (such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets).
• Developing media strategies and pitching reporters across print, broadcast and online mediums.
• Coordinating media outreach and cultivating relationships with reporters.
• Managing grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts.
• Developing presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans and other reports.
• Tracking and monitoring campaign deliverables and serving as a project manager for key accounts.
• Serving as a liaison between PLUS’ internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors.

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; ability to synthesize technical content.
• Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast).
• Coalition building and grassroots advocacy is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• Hybrid work environment.