Media Relations Director at PLUS Communications | Arlington, VA

Media Relations Director

Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive public affairs messaging and media outreach for PLUS Communications by turning policy into clear, audience-ready materials and coordinating cross-channel outreach.

Own distilling policy into audience-ready messaging and supporting materials.
Must-have: 5–8 years in public affairs or media relations in agency or Capitol Hill.
Standout: coalition building and grassroots advocacy experience a plus.

Job Description

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's internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors

Requirements

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)