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

Requirements

• 8-10 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).
• Coalition building and grassroots advocacy is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.
• Ideal candidates will have experience synthesizing complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level.
• Have a knack with words and enjoy writing on a variety of topics with quick turnaround.
• Have a proven record of securing high-profile media hits and opinion columns in top-tier outlets.
• Have a robust and well-worn rolodex of reporters and editors across a variety of focuses.

Preferred

• Coalition building and grassroots advocacy is a plus, but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance
• paid parental leave program, paid vacation and paid sick leave
• work from home hybrid environment