Manager, Public Relations at American Gas Association | District of Columbia, USA | $81K/yr – $110K/yr

American Gas Association

Manager, Public Relations

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$81K/yr – $110K/yrManager2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This role centers on developing storylines and leading public relations efforts to support AGA’s priorities. It requires strong writing, storytelling, and project management skills, with responsibilities spanning media relations, content creation, and monitoring. Benefits include PTO, health coverage, retirement matching, and educational assistance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Proactively generate, pitch and support development of storylines and creative content that advance AGA’s strategic priorities and highlight industry impact, innovation and community engagement
Draft and edit high-quality written materials including blog posts, website copy, press releases, fact sheets, op-eds, talking points, media pitches and executive communications, including the CEO Update newsletter
Support the Director in planning and executing public relations programs, including news conferences, interviews, article placements, and industry events
Help prepare AGA leadership for media engagements, presentations and public appearances, including assisting with media training, talking points and presentation development
Monitor news media to identify communications opportunities and support rapid response efforts
Produce AGA’s daily media monitoring report
Build and maintain relationships with key reporters and new media thought leaders, including by maintaining, organizing and expanding media lists and AGA outreach
Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to enhance communications products and ensure message alignment
Work closely with Manager of Digital Communications to provide backup support as needed (e.g., website posting and troubleshooting)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related field
Two to four years of experience in public relations, communications or journalism
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and industry issues into clear, engaging content
Demonstrated strength in storytelling and creative content development, with an instinct for identifying compelling angles that resonate beyond policy audiences
Experience producing blog-style or feature-style content that translates complex issues into accessible, engaging narratives
Organized and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Comfortable engaging professionally with reporters, members and external stakeholders
Proactive, detail-oriented and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment
Positive, team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical and Dental insurance
Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
401(k) with employer matching, and non-elective contributions
Educational assistance and more!

American Gas Association

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The American Gas Association, founded in 1918, represents more than 200 local energy companies that deliver clean natural gas throughout the United States. There are more than 73 million residential, commercial and industrial natural gas customers in the U.S., of which 95 percent — just under 69 million customers — receive their gas from AGA members. AGA is an advocate for natural gas utility companies and their customers and provides a broad range of programs and services for member natural gas pipelines, marketers, gatherers, international natural gas companies and industry associates. Today, natural gas meets more than one-fourth of the United States' energy needs.

Founded in 1918

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

www.aga.org

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