Public Affairs Manager

1 month ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States National Apartment Association Full time
Job Summary

This is a unique opportunity to join the National Apartment Association as a Public Affairs Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications initiatives to support the association's public affairs team.

You will oversee industry and general operations communications efforts, including press releases, statements, and media responses. Additionally, you will build and maintain relationships with members of the industry press and national media.

This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as knowledge of AP style and rules of grammar and punctuation. You will also be responsible for managing onsite press for Apartmentalize, including recruitment, pre-registration, and onsite check-in processes.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a similar field, and at least 3 years of experience in a professional setting, with a focus on communications and media relations.

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $68,000-$73,000. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous vacation and sick leave, and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic communications initiatives to support the association's public affairs team.
  • Oversee industry and general operations communications efforts, including press releases, statements, and media responses.
  • Build and maintain relationships with members of the industry press and national media.
  • Manage onsite press for Apartmentalize, including recruitment, pre-registration, and onsite check-in processes.
  • Collaborate with Government Affairs, Research, Executive, and Legal teams to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of information.
  • Develop policy, regulatory, and advocacy-based social media and website news content.
  • Maintain all media records and publicize NAA efforts amongst membership to continually increase awareness of NAA media.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a similar field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a professional setting, with a focus on communications and media relations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of AP style and rules of grammar and punctuation.
  • Familiarity with PR and media relations.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and manage competing deadlines.
  • Ability to interact with association staff at all levels, including senior leadership and executives.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.
  • Basic photography and videography skills.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $68,000-$73,000. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous vacation and sick leave, and professional development opportunities.

The work environment is a professional office setting, and the employee will be required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.



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