Public Affairs, Senior Director

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 Senior Director to provide project management support, strategic planning, and build client relationships for a large-scale client in the healthcare industry.

Your day in this position includes:

• Serving as a key advisor to the client – providing counsel on day-to-day communications efforts and long-term strategies. • Driving the workflow of a large-scale client campaign. • Crafting narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for a variety of audiences. • Overseeing the development of media and messaging materials (such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets). • Serving as a liaison between PLUS’ internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors. • Managing administrative procedures for the account – including billing and contracting.

This job may be for you, if you:

• Can build trusted relationships and navigate difficult situations diplomatically. • Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. • Have experience synthesizing complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level. • Have a solutions-oriented mindset. • Can balance a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to the details. • Can motivate a team to deliver high-quality results in challenging situations. • Are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment.

What we require:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in public affairs or PR, ideally in a PR agency, corporate communications function or Capitol Hill/administration setting. • Interest in public affairs and policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content. • Experience managing comprehensive communications campaigns. • Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast). • Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press. • Strong understanding of AP Style.

The budgeted salary is $120,000 and there is 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.