PLUS Communications

Develop and execute communications plans including writing press releases, fact sheets, op-eds, and managing client accounts and media outreach. | 4-6 years of public affairs or communications experience, strong writing and editing skills, AP Style knowledge, and ability to synthesize technical policy content. | 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 an Austin-based Public Affairs, Manager to play a key role developing and executing communications plans – including message and content development. The role functions across a variety of public affairs accounts and policy areas to develop written materials such as press releases, fact sheets, op-eds, executive speeches, memos and annual reports. This role will also provide communications and project management support for key client accounts. Ideal candidates will have experience distilling complex policy issues and with media and third-party engagement. Your day in this position may include: • Crafting narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into tangible messaging for a variety of audiences. • Drafting media and messaging materials, such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets. • Coordinating media outreach and cultivating relationships with reporters. • Conducting outreach to and fostering relationships with key stakeholders and third-parties. • Developing presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans and other reports. • Tracking and monitoring campaign deliverables and serving as a project manager for key accounts. • Serving as a liaison between PLUS’ internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors. This job may be for you, if you: • Have previous experience working in a fast-paced environment. • Have a knack with words and enjoy writing on a variety of topics with quick turnaround. • Are comfortable engaging with clients and vendors on day-to-day deliverables. • Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. • Have a solutions-oriented mindset. • Have a strong understanding of AP Style. • Have strong third-party stakeholder relationships and experience with coalition building and grassroots advocacy. • Are natural problem solver who always looks for a way to improve end results for clients and the team. • Are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment. What we require: • 4-6 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications, ideally in an agency or Texas Legislature setting. • Proven experience in writing and editing materials and working with the press. • Strong understanding of AP Style. • Interest in public affairs and policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content. • Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast). 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, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a hybrid work environment. PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Lead and optimize digital advertising campaigns across multiple platforms, manage programmatic buys, analyze campaign data, and cultivate vendor partnerships. | 6+ years of digital advertising experience with agency background preferred, proficiency in ad servers and DSPs, Excel skills, and experience managing large ad budgets. | The Company: 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 Digital Advertising 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: • Oversee and optimize ad operations, ensuring seamless execution of video and display campaigns across a diverse range of publishers using ad servers like CM360, while driving efficiencies and process improvements. • Lead strategy and execution for programmatic media buys across demand-side platforms like The Trade Desk and StackAdapt, ensuring alignment with broader digital marketing goals. • Develop and implement a data-driven approach to campaign performance, proactively analyzing trends, optimizing budget allocations, and guiding external teams on pacing, audience saturation, and KPI performance. • Cultivate high-level partnerships with OTT providers and media vendors, identifying emerging opportunities and negotiating premium inventory placements for clients. • Drive innovation and best practices across the digital advertising team by enhancing reporting frameworks, spearheading training initiatives, and establishing rigorous quality assurance protocols. Requirements This job may be for you, if you: • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that follows the breaking news cycle and demands of an always on digital age. Some evening and weekend work should be expected. • Maintain a positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to go above and beyond assigned responsibilities to learn and grow. • Possess a meticulous attention to detail with the ability to deliver consistent, error-free work. • Have a demonstrated ability to hit tight deadlines while juggling multiple requests and projects. What we require: • At least 6+ years of relevant experience in the digital advertising space. Past agency experience is a plus. • Proficient with ad servers, like CM360, Google Ads, Meta Ads, X Ads, and DSPs, like The Trade Desk and StackAdapt. Demonstrated equivalent experience is accepted. • Proficiency in Excel with an understanding of basic formulas to deliver error-free, scalable work. • Experience handling $5 million in advertisement spending. Benefits 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, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a hybrid work environment. PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.