Senior Associate, Public Affairs
PLUS Communications, Arlington, VA, United States
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.
Responsibilities
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's internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors (where applicable)
Working with operatives across the country executing issue advocacy campaigns
Qualifications
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
Requirements
2-4 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)
Benefits
Competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and life insurance
Paid parental leave program, paid vacation and paid sick leave
Hybrid work environment
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
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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.
Responsibilities
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's internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors (where applicable)
Working with operatives across the country executing issue advocacy campaigns
Qualifications
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
Requirements
2-4 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)
Benefits
Competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and life insurance
Paid parental leave program, paid vacation and paid sick leave
Hybrid work environment
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
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