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 Managing 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:
- Developing and leading integrated digital strategies for complex public affairs clients, providing senior-level counsel while anticipating opportunities and challenges to deliver impactful, cost-effective campaigns.
- Serving as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, overseeing account growth, strengthening long-term partnerships, and leading the development of new business opportunities and strategic proposals.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of strategists while providing executive oversight across multiple client accounts to ensure exceptional execution and client service.
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to develop integrated campaign strategies and deliver high-quality creative assets and digital initiatives.
- Providing executive oversight of digital advertising strategy, campaign performance, reporting, and optimization while ensuring campaigns meet client objectives.
- Identifying opportunities to expand client engagements, improve internal processes, and strengthen the firm's overall digital capabilities.
This job may be for you, if you:
- Thrive in a fast-paced, client-service environment and are comfortable balancing multiple high-profile priorities.
- Have extensive experience serving as a senior advisor to clients and confidently leading executive-level conversations.
- Have a proven track record of building, managing, and developing high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative culture.
- Possess exceptional writing and communication skills with the ability to craft strategic messaging for a variety of audiences.
- Are a strategic thinker and proactive problem solver who consistently delivers innovative solutions and measurable results.
- Have outstanding organizational and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Are a collaborative leader who is willing to do whatever it takes to deliver exceptional results for clients and the team.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant experience in digital marketing, public affairs, public relations, and/or political campaign work. Previous public affairs or public relations agency experience is required.
- Advanced writing skills with the ability to write for senior-level stakeholders and proficiency in editing with a strong understanding of AP Style.
- Extensive experience using digital and social media platforms to develop and execute issue advocacy and public affairs campaigns.
- Proven success developing and leading integrated digital strategies, managing client relationships, and driving business growth.
- Demonstrated experience deploying AI tools to improve processes while adhering to company expectations for utilization.
- Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams while managing multiple complex client engagements.
- Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Benefits
The budgeted salary is $140,000 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.