Lucas Public Affairs · 21 hours ago
Director, Public Affairs
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $149K/yr
6+ years expLucas Public Affairs is a women-led public affairs firm based in Sacramento, known for its strategic communication campaigns. The Director will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, overseeing account management, client team performance, and ensuring the delivery of strategic communications program commitments.
ConsultingPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Spearhead public affairs/strategic communications key client account activities, work deliverables and strategic planning; be independently accountable for implementation of public affairs strategies
Support new business initiatives, departmental growth, and company marketing and branding; be forward-thinking on expanding past existing scope of client work and requests
Lead client meetings; develop and present proposals, manage strategic plans, disseminate client memos/correspondence, and deliver client performance reports
Develop and monitor account team activity against client budgets and project team hours for accounts
Deliver integrated programs (owned, earned, and paid); consistently meet billable and capacity targets
Approve and disseminate press releases, fact sheets, news advisories, and social content
Simultaneously manage multiple client reports and deliverables; manage client expectations of deliverable due dates
Provide continual feedback, mentor, and assist with the professional development of account teams; consistently check in with team to ensure deliverables are on time, in-budget, and high quality
Support the supervision and delegation of tasks to junior staff including but not limited to tracking news clips, maintaining and updating key client files, documenting client updates, and other essential client support activities; oversee quality of work deliverables and professional development targets
Contribute to the firm’s culture, through agency initiatives & events to support a collaborative and collegial work environment
Perform other duties as needed to achieve departmental and company goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a major in public affairs, government relations, journalism, or related degree field
A minimum of 6 years of experience in public affairs, government affairs/lobbying, journalism, or related experience
Proven success in developing, implementing, and executing successful strategic communications programs
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive performance, and foster a positive work environment
Industry knowledge and experience, including a broad knowledge of concepts related to multiple industries, such as: energy, higher education, public health, tourism, technology, health care, insurance and transportation
Strong knowledge and understanding of California's political and public affairs environment, regulatory issues, and the news media
Demonstrate social and digital media enthusiasm and have proven success delivering innovative ways to leverage the latest trends and platforms
Proven track record of implementing/executing strategic communications programs
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and collaborate with senior level staff
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (e.g., verbal, written, and over the phone)
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Agency experience, specifically in public affairs/public policy, is highly preferred
Benefits
Competitive vacation and sick policies, allowing you to take time off as needed and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families
401K plan with traditional and Roth options
$100 monthly phone stipend and company paid parking
Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage
Professional development, mentoring, and community engagement opportunities
Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services
Company
Lucas Public Affairs
Lucas Public Affairs is a public affairs company that offers strategic communications, issues management and media relation services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Donna Lucas
CEO & President
Roxi Williams
CFO
Recent News
Business Journals
2024-05-03
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