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Arena · 2 days ago

Director, Public Affairs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$80K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Arena is an award-winning public affairs and political advertising agency seeking a Director for their public affairs team. The Director will drive overall strategy and advise clients and account teams on new initiatives while leading small client teams and managing junior staff's work.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Leading small client teams and managing junior staff's work with input from team leads

Tracking client deliverables and timelines

Maintaining regular client communication, including reporting

Anticipating and delivering on client needs

Securing and managing coverage in local and national print and broadcast outlets

Developing and maintaining booker, producer, and reporter relationships

Building robust media strategies

Leading the development of strategic communications plans and supplemental project plans

Serving as a thought leader with team leads to meet client goals

Supporting the development of new business proposals and ideas

Qualification

Media strategiesStrategic communicationsTeam leadershipPublic relationsWriting skillsProject managementConceptual thinkingPrioritization skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Five or more years of experience working on campaigns, in government, at a corporation or public relations agency

A strong track record of building media strategies, including placing a wide range of national print and broadcast stories in addition to drafting op-eds, press releases, media advisories, Q&A, talking points, statements as well as other communication documents

Ability to manage an effective and innovative thought leadership platform and strategic speaking plans for multiple senior executives and corporate leaders

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic integrated communications programs that deliver results

Experience leading a talented and dynamic team while cultivating a collaborative atmosphere

Excellent writing skills and experience crafting a variety of communications materials

Strong strategic instincts and ability to develop and execute communications and strategic plans

Conceptual thinker with excellent organizational and prioritization skills and meticulous attention to detail

Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in tandem

A bachelor's degree with a preference in public relations, communications, political science, or public policy