PLUS Communications · 1 day ago
Media Relations Director
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expPLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia, seeking a Media Relations Director to develop and execute media relations and communications efforts for public affairs accounts. The role involves crafting narratives, managing media outreach, and providing project management support for key client accounts.
AdvertisingGraphic DesignPublic RelationsWeb Development
Responsibilities
Crafting narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for a variety of audiences
Drafting media and messaging materials (such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets)
Developing media strategies and pitching reporters across print, broadcast and online mediums
Coordinating media outreach and cultivating relationships with reporters
Managing grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts
Developing presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans and other reports
Tracking and monitoring campaign deliverables and serving as a project manager for key accounts
Serving as a liaison between PLUS' internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors
Qualification
Required
5-8 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations, ideally in an agency or Capitol Hill/administration setting
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)
Preferred
Coalition building and grassroots advocacy is a plus, but not mandatory
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Life insurance
Paid parental leave program
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Employer subsidy for commuter expenses
Hybrid work environment
Company
PLUS Communications
PLUS Communications is a public relations agency that offers advertising, digital engagement, graphic design and media relation services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Mathieu Roskovensky
Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Wren
Chief Operating Officer & Partner
Recent News
2023-09-08
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