Director of Public Affairs Salary in the United States

How much does a Director of Public Affairs make in the United States? The average Director of Public Affairs salary in the United States is $86,613 as of January 29, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $76,625 and $97,361. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Director of the Research Institute for Social Equity

Virginia Commonwealth University L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs - Richmond , VA

Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Center for Public Policy (CPP), invites applications for the Director of the Research Institute for Social Equity, a non-tenure eligible ...

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Public Affairs Senior Associate / Director

PLUS Communications - Arlington , VA

PLUS Communications is looking for a Senior Associate / Director (level based on experience) to ... The role functions across a variety of public affairs accounts and policy areas to develop written ...

LinkedIn - 37 days ago

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

HQ USAF and Support Elements - Arlington , VA

The primary purpose of this position is to serve in an Air Staff, Field Operating Agency (FOA), Major Command (MAJCOM), or Direct Reporting Unit (DRU)-level position providing public affairs advice ...

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Director, State Government Affairs- Local Franchising

SPECTRUM - Reston , VA

... of government affairs, including legislative affairs, public policy analysis and development, lobbying and political ethics compliance. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinate with VP, Local ...

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VP Regulatory Affairs

NRECA - Arlington , VA

... leader to direct COMPANY's Regulatory Affairs programs. This will include leading a team of ... the public. * Ability to organize and manage time, multi-task, operate under pressure and ...

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Legislative Affairs Manager

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - Alexandria , VA

Liaise with the Public Policy Committee of the Board of Directors on discussion and action items ... legislative affairs, public policy matters, or state legislative process and issues required

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What does a Director of Public Affairs do?

Director of Public Affairs in Chicago, IL

Manages reactive media relations activities, responding to breaking news by developing and distributing strategic messages.

February 27, 2020

Provides strategic counsel, briefings and support to CCH leaders to maximize CCH' visibility through media or public presence.

May 25, 2020

Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals.

May 26, 2020

Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

May 29, 2020

Serves as the primary media contact, responding to inquiries by providing relevant background information and coordinating interviews for reporters.

June 22, 2020

Develops and implements appropriate measurement practices and tools for the media team that will demonstrate achievement against the plan plus impact.

June 23, 2020

Performs related work as required.

October 07, 2020

Director of Public Affairs in Washington, DC

Manage a team of outstanding media and communications professionals.

July 17, 2020

Director of Public Affairs in Wyomissing, PA

Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

August 16, 2020

Monitors and actively responds to critical legislative, public relations and regulatory issues impacting Penn National’s interests at the local, state and federal levels.

September 05, 2020

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

78460

100975

88896

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Public Affairs in the United States. The base salary for Director of Public Affairs ranges from $76,625 to $97,361 with the average base salary of $86,613. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,460 to $100,975 with the average total cash compensation of $88,896.

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