Senior Associate, Public Affairs
Adelphi Graduate Careers
Summary
PLUS Communications is looking for a Public Affairs, Senior Associate 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 with a heavy focus on content development, including messaging materials (press releases, fact sheets, op-eds), planning documents, memos and 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/or regulatory affairs at the federal or state level.
Job description
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 materials, such as press releases, talking points, media statements, opinion pieces.
- Developing presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans and other reports.
- Tracking and monitoring campaign deliverables and serving as a project manager for key accounts.
- Coordinating media outreach and cultivating relationships with key reporters.
- Serving as a liaison between PLUS’ internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors (where applicable).
- Working with operatives across the country executing issue advocacy campaigns.
This job may be for you, if you:
- Have project management experience.
- Have previous experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
- Have a knack with words and enjoy writing on a variety of topics with quick turnaround.
- Have a strong understanding of AP Style.
- Are comfortable engaging with clients and/or 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.
- Are natural problem solver who always looks for a way to improve end results for clients and the team.
- Are willing to do what it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment.
What we require:
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications, ideally with experience in the healthcare sector.
- Interest in public affairs and policy issues; ability to synthesize technical content.
- Proven experience in writing and editing materials tailored to a variety of voices.
- Strong understanding of AP Style.
- Understanding of the communications landscape and how various communications channels work (i.e. digital, print, social, broadcast).
Requirements
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications
- Experience in the healthcare sector preferred
- Interest in public affairs and policy issues
- Ability to synthesize technical content
- Proven experience in writing and editing materials tailored to a variety of voices
- Strong understanding of AP Style
- Understanding of the communications landscape and various channels (digital, print, social, broadcast)
- Project management experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Year-End Bonus
- Hybrid Work Environment
Company overview
Adelphi Graduate Careers is the graduate recruitment division of Adelphi Group, a leading global pharmaceutical consultancy and healthcare services organization. Founded in 1986 and part of the Omnicom Corporation since 1998, Adelphi Group provides comprehensive strategic support services across the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The company specializes in strategic product development consultancy, health economics and outcomes research, real-world disease understanding, market research, medical communications, and post-marketing brand support services. With a global network of offices across the US, Europe, and Asia employing over 1,000 staff worldwide, Adelphi supports the world's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations to improve patients' lives. The graduate program recruits talented individuals across various disciplines including life sciences, psychology, business studies, and health economics, offering roles in research, health economics, client services, and medical writing. Adelphi has been recognized as the 'Top Pharmaceutical Consultancy in Europe 2025' for its innovation and unique contributions to the life sciences sector.