Director, Public Affairs

PLUS Communications

. Craft narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into messaging for varied audiences .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public affairs and media relations, with a strong ability to craft narratives and develop media strategies. Proven skills in managing projects, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and producing high-quality written materials across various media channels.

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Public Affairs ExperienceMedia Relations ExpertiseAP Style ProficiencyCoalition BuildingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Narrative CraftingPress Release WritingMedia Strategy DevelopmentContent SynthesisCampaign TrackingPresentation DevelopmentEditing SkillsStakeholder EngagementGrassroots AdvocacyHigh-Profile Media Securing

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsSolutions-Oriented MindsetAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingAbility to Manage Multiple Projects

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsMedia OutreachCommunications LandscapeDigital MediaPrint MediaSocial MediaBroadcast MediaTexas LegislatureStakeholder RelationshipsOpinion Columns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Craft narratives by distilling complex policy and regulatory information into messaging for varied audiences
Draft press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces, fact sheets, and other media materials
Develop media strategies and pitch reporters across print, broadcast, and online media
Coordinate media outreach and cultivate reporter relationships
Conduct outreach to and foster relationships with key stakeholders and third parties
Manage grassroots field teams for coalition building and local earned media efforts
Develop presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans, and reports
Track and monitor campaign deliverables
Serve as project manager for key client accounts
Liaise between PLUS' internal team, clients, agency partners, and external vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-8 years of relevant experience in public affairs or media relations, ideally in an agency or Texas legislature setting
Interest in public affairs and policy issues
Ability to synthesize technical content
Understanding of the communications landscape and digital, print, social, and broadcast channels
Coalition building and grassroots advocacy experience
Proven experience writing and editing materials and working with the press
Strong understanding of AP Style
Proven record of securing high-profile media hits and opinion columns in top-tier outlets
Reporter and editor relationships across varied focus areas
Strong third-party stakeholder relationships
Ability to engage with reporters, clients, and vendors daily
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to balance a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to detail
Willingness to work whatever time commitment is necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Year-end bonus opportunity
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Work from home hybrid environment