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PLUS Communications · 15 hours ago

Associate, Public Affairs

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

PLUS Communications, a public affairs firm based in Arlington, Virginia, is looking for an Associate to join the growing team. This role supports a variety of public affairs and corporate communications accounts, and you will be the glue that keeps our account teams together by supporting written communications, project management, and media relations activities.

AdvertisingGraphic DesignPublic RelationsWeb Development

Responsibilities

Write and distribute basic communications materials including news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, newsletter content, statements and other press materials

Monitor media and hearings to report coverage for our clients

Coordinate basic research requests

Create and maintain press lists

Support event coordination and logistics for media events and briefings

Develop PowerPoint presentations for new business opportunities and current clients

Support administrative duties for key accounts such as preparing regular reports / trackers, maintaining online file databases, scheduling meetings, compiling notes

Qualification

Media relationsWritten communicationsResearch skillsProject managementEvent coordinationPowerPoint presentationsClient relationship building

Required

Strong writing skills for creating communications materials including news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, and newsletters

Ability to monitor media and hearings to report coverage

Experience in coordinating basic research requests

Skills in creating and maintaining press lists

Experience in supporting event coordination and logistics for media events and briefings

Proficiency in developing PowerPoint presentations

Ability to support administrative duties for key accounts including preparing reports, maintaining databases, scheduling meetings, and compiling notes