What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Affairs, Associate position at PLUS Communications?
PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!
PLUS Communications is looking for a Public Affairs, Associate to play an important role in executing communications plans - including message and content development. The role functions across a variety of public affairs accounts and policy areas with a heavy focus on content development, including messaging materials (press releases, fact sheets, op-eds), planning documents, memos and reports.
Your day in this position may include:
This job may be for you, if you:
We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
PLUS Communications is looking for a Public Affairs, Associate to play an important role in executing communications plans - including message and content development. The role functions across a variety of public affairs accounts and policy areas with a heavy focus on content development, including messaging materials (press releases, fact sheets, op-eds), planning documents, memos and reports.
Your day in this position may include:
- Writing and distributing basic communications materials including news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, newsletter content, statements and other press materials
- Monitoring media and hearings to report coverage for our clients
- Coordinating basic research requests
- Creating and maintaining press lists
- Supporting event coordination and logistics for media events and briefings
- Developing PowerPoint presentations
- Providing operational support and administrative duties for key accounts such as preparing regular reports / trackers, maintaining online file data bases, scheduling meetings, compiling notes
This job may be for you, if you:
- Are passionate about journalism and writing
- Have previous experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously working across a variety of issues
- Are able to work under pressure to manage tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects and changing priorities
- Are a team player with a can-do attitude and a willingness to work in the trenches
- 1-2 years of relevant communications experience
- Strong writing and editing skills with a practical understanding of AP style
- Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast)
- Interest in public affairs and policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content
- Proven strong skills in PowerPoint
- Experience with LexisNexis, Cision, Critical Mention
We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
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