The Herald Group
Public Affairs Manager
The Herald Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Herald Group is looking for a highly motivated, career-oriented individual withstrong knowledge of issue advocacy, public affairs and strategic communications. Thecandidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills, good writing and verbalcommunication ability as well as excellent knowledge of content and social mediaapplications.
The Herald Group is a full-service, bipartisan public affairs firm in Washington, DC, thatprovides strategic communications services to major corporations, trade associationsand other organizations seeking to advance public policy positions in federal, state andinternational arenas. We provide a fast-paced, energetic work environment, and thisposition will have daily interaction with senior staff and clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:2-5 years of communications experience in a PR agency, corporation, association or on Capitol Hill; public policy communications experience is a plusUnderstanding of and experience working with traditional and digital news mediaSkilled at pitching and placing stories in a variety of media outletsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailEnergetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on trackAbility to write clearly and concisely on short deadlines; can vary writing styles to target audiencesGood interpersonal skills, can negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under constant deadline pressureExperience communicating directly with clients; ability to illustrate a results- focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for clientsA collaborative team member, with the ability to meet deadlines while managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneouslyRESPONSIBILITIES:Contribute to the development and implementation of communications programsAssist in the day-to-day management of client programs and client relationships, including media monitoring, issue research and project updatesProactively develop compelling story angles and pitch and secure media placements; coordinate interviewsConsistently produce high quality internal and external communications content, including traditional media correspondence, op-eds, letters to the editor, strategy memos and plans, as well as writing for social media and the webDraft content for regular reporting to client and leadership that is informational and analyticalConduct strategic research to support advocacy and executive support efforts of clientBuild relationship with clients, colleagues and relevant external audiencesSupport the development of client proposals and media materials: plans, presentations, reports, communications documentsAssist leadership with development of new business proposals and presentationsContribute strategic and creative program ideas for client campaigns
The Herald Group presents unique opportunities for advancement of innovativeprofessionals seeking to excel in a growing, fast-paced environment. For moreinformation on The Herald Group please visit our website at www.theheraldgroup.com.
The Herald Group is a full-service, bipartisan public affairs firm in Washington, DC, thatprovides strategic communications services to major corporations, trade associationsand other organizations seeking to advance public policy positions in federal, state andinternational arenas. We provide a fast-paced, energetic work environment, and thisposition will have daily interaction with senior staff and clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:2-5 years of communications experience in a PR agency, corporation, association or on Capitol Hill; public policy communications experience is a plusUnderstanding of and experience working with traditional and digital news mediaSkilled at pitching and placing stories in a variety of media outletsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailEnergetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on trackAbility to write clearly and concisely on short deadlines; can vary writing styles to target audiencesGood interpersonal skills, can negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under constant deadline pressureExperience communicating directly with clients; ability to illustrate a results- focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for clientsA collaborative team member, with the ability to meet deadlines while managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneouslyRESPONSIBILITIES:Contribute to the development and implementation of communications programsAssist in the day-to-day management of client programs and client relationships, including media monitoring, issue research and project updatesProactively develop compelling story angles and pitch and secure media placements; coordinate interviewsConsistently produce high quality internal and external communications content, including traditional media correspondence, op-eds, letters to the editor, strategy memos and plans, as well as writing for social media and the webDraft content for regular reporting to client and leadership that is informational and analyticalConduct strategic research to support advocacy and executive support efforts of clientBuild relationship with clients, colleagues and relevant external audiencesSupport the development of client proposals and media materials: plans, presentations, reports, communications documentsAssist leadership with development of new business proposals and presentationsContribute strategic and creative program ideas for client campaigns
The Herald Group presents unique opportunities for advancement of innovativeprofessionals seeking to excel in a growing, fast-paced environment. For moreinformation on The Herald Group please visit our website at www.theheraldgroup.com.