Senior Director, Public Affairs (Healthcare) Job at PLUS Communications, Arlington, VA

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  • PLUS Communications
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

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 (Healthcare), Senior Director to provide project management support, strategic planning, and build client relationships for a large-scale client in the healthcare industry.

Your day in this position includes:

  • Serving as a key advisor to the client – providing counsel on day-to-day communications efforts and long-term strategies.

  • Driving the workflow of a large-scale client campaign.

  • Crafting narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for a variety of audiences.

  • Overseeing the development of media and messaging materials (such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets).

  • Serving as a liaison between PLUS’ internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors.

  • Managing administrative procedures for the account – including billing and contracting.

Requirements

This job may be for you, if you:

  • Can build trusted relationships and navigate difficult situations diplomatically.
  • Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Have experience synthesizing complex policy issues and/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level.
  • Have a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Can balance a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to the details.
  • Can motivate a team to deliver high-quality results in challenging situations.
  • Are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment.

What we require:

  • 8-10 years of relevant experience in public affairs or PR, ideally in a PR agency, corporate communications function or Capitol Hill/administration setting.

  • Interest in public affairs and policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content.

  • Experience managing comprehensive communications campaigns.

  • Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast).

  • Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press.

  • Strong understanding of AP Style.

Benefits

Benefits you will receive:

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 and paid sick leave. In addition, we have a hybrid work environment.

PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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