Hybrid Manager, Public Affairs

at PLUS Communications

• Job title: Manager, Public Affairs
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Arlington, United States

About the role

• Public Affairs Manager at PLUS Communications developing and executing communications plans, managing projects and producing key written materials across various accounts.

Responsibilities

• PLUS Communications is looking for a Public Affairs, Manager 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 to develop written materials such as press releases, fact sheets, op-eds, executive speeches, memos and annual 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

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting.
• Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.
• 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).

Benefits

• 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, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses.
• In addition, we have a hybrid work environment.
• PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.