Public Affairs, Associate

Public Affairs, Associate

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 :

• 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 databases, scheduling meetings, compiling notes.