Senior Associate, Public Affairs
Senior Associate, Public Affairs
PLUS Communications
Arlington, VA
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PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!
PLUS Communications is looking for a Public Affairs, Senior Associate to play a key role developing and executing communications plans - including message and content development. The role functions across a variety of public affairs accounts and policy areas with a heavy focus on content development, including messaging materials (press releases, fact sheets, op-eds), planning documents, memos and reports. This role will also provide communications and project management support for key client accounts. Ideal candidates will have experience distilling complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level.
Requirements
Your day in this position may include:
We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation and paid sick leave. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
PLUS Communications is looking for a Public Affairs, Senior Associate to play a key role developing and executing communications plans - including message and content development. The role functions across a variety of public affairs accounts and policy areas with a heavy focus on content development, including messaging materials (press releases, fact sheets, op-eds), planning documents, memos and reports. This role will also provide communications and project management support for key client accounts. Ideal candidates will have experience distilling complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level.
Requirements
Your day in this position may include:
- Crafting narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for a variety of audiences
- Drafting media materials, such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces
- Developing presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans and other reports
- Tracking and monitoring campaign deliverables and serving as a project manager for key accounts
- Coordinating media outreach and cultivating relationships with key reporters
- Serving as a liaison between PLUS' internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors (where applicable).
- Working with operatives across the country executing issue advocacy campaigns
- Have project management experience.
- Have previous experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
- Have a knack with words and enjoy writing on a variety of topics with quick turnaround
- Have a strong understanding of AP Style
- Are comfortable engaging with clients and/or vendors on day-to-day deliverables
- Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks
- Have a solutions-oriented mindset
- Are natural problem solver who always looks for a way to improve end results for clients and the team
- Are willing to do what it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications, ideally with experience in the healthcare sector
- Interest in public affairs and policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content
- Proven experience in writing and editing materials tailored to a variety of voices
- Strong understanding of AP Style
- Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast)
We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation and paid sick leave. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
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Seniority level
Associate -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Public Relations -
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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