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 seeking a creative and hard-working Senior Director to join our fast-growing digital practice to help top-tier advocacy campaigns and organizations win, every day.
Your day in this position may include:
- Crafting innovative digital strategies for public affairs clients, anticipating opportunities and challenges to build timely, cost-efficient, winning campaigns.
- Managing and cultivating client relationships to grow existing client accounts and leading the development and strategic planning of new business proposals.
- Managing a team of strategists to successfully execute daily responsibilities and new projects for public affairs accounts.
- Collaborating with our Graphic Design department to provide design collateral for clients, including logos, one-pagers, social graphics, and more.
- Partnering with our Digital Advertising team to submit plan requests, traffic new campaigns and prepare client reports.
This job may be for you, if you:
- Have previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Are comfortable engaging with clients and outside groups on day-to-day deliverables.
- Have previous experience leading a high-performing team and driving results.
- Have a knack with words and enjoy writing on a variety of topics with quick turnaround.
- Are natural problem solver who always looks for a way to improve end results for clients and the team.
- Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- Are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience in digital marketing, public affairs, public relations and / or political campaign work. Some past public affairs or public relations agency experience is required.
- Advanced writing skills with the ability to write for senior-level stakeholders and proficiency in editing with a strong understanding of AP Style.
- Experience using digital/social media tools for issue advocacy and public affairs campaigns.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful digital strategies and managing client relationships.
- Demonstrated experience deploying AI tools to improve processes while adhering to company expectations for utilization.
- Familiarity with the Adobe creative suite is a plus.
Benefits
The budgeted salary is $120,000 and there is 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 work from home hybrid environment.
PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of relevant experience in digital marketing, public affairs, public relations, and/or political campaign work
- Previous public affairs or public relations agency experience
- Advanced writing skills for senior-level stakeholders
- Proficiency in editing and strong understanding of AP Style
- Experience using digital and social media tools for issue advocacy and public affairs campaigns
- Proven track record developing and executing successful digital strategies
- Experience managing client relationships
- Demonstrated experience deploying AI tools to improve processes while following company utilization expectations
- Experience leading a high-performing team and driving results
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite
What We Do
Strategy + Execution = Results.
