# Public Affairs, Senior Director

> PLUS Communications · Arlington, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-09

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Public Affairs

## 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 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

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.

## Apply

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