DCI Group
Director - Media Affairs
DCI Group - Washington
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DCI Group is one the world’s leading independently owned public affairs firms, widely recognized for our culture of successfully executing public affairs campaigns on behalf of our clients.As a company, we have a growth mentality and are looking to have driven, friendly, and coachable people join us.As a DCI Group team member, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and make an impact on our business by contributing towards the success of clients.Competitive market pay based salary and performance bonusesComprehensive benefits plans to include, medical, dental & vision plans for full time employeesOpportunities for career growthBustling downtown location, casual environment and lots more!Job Description
Pitch news stories to various media outlets including TV, print and radioEstablish and develop relationships with members of the pressDraft written message materials including op-eds, press releases, and talking pointsManage accounts and directly engage with clientsCreate and execute strategic public relations plansWork well under deadline in a fast-paced environmentPresent to large groups – both internal and external audiences; and clearly articulate client needsQualifications
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, creative, energetic, and highly organized with great interpersonal skills. Furthermore, the candidate must be able to demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills and have experience developing communications plans, press materials, pitches, op-eds and blog postings. Finally, it is essential that the individual selected for this position be able to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect throughout the organization and be viewed as a highly collaborative team player.The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:Assist in managing complex issue campaigns, including creation and execution of strategic public relations plansAbility to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrentlyHave and maintain strong existing reporter relationships and be willing to pitch them storiesAbility to prepare and present complex materials or issues before a wide variety of audiencesGreat interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of communication stylesHigh level of professionalism and ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholdersNew media and policy expertiseFive-seven years of experience in public relations, media relations or journalism preferredGeneral responsibilities include managing tasks on several client projects concurrently, interacting with internal client services teams on a daily basis, as well as demonstrating ease, comfort and professionalism in dealing with the press.Additional Information
We look forward to receiving your application!Salary Range: $100-$125kAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Pitch news stories to various media outlets including TV, print and radioEstablish and develop relationships with members of the pressDraft written message materials including op-eds, press releases, and talking pointsManage accounts and directly engage with clientsCreate and execute strategic public relations plansWork well under deadline in a fast-paced environmentPresent to large groups – both internal and external audiences; and clearly articulate client needsQualifications
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, creative, energetic, and highly organized with great interpersonal skills. Furthermore, the candidate must be able to demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills and have experience developing communications plans, press materials, pitches, op-eds and blog postings. Finally, it is essential that the individual selected for this position be able to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect throughout the organization and be viewed as a highly collaborative team player.The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:Assist in managing complex issue campaigns, including creation and execution of strategic public relations plansAbility to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrentlyHave and maintain strong existing reporter relationships and be willing to pitch them storiesAbility to prepare and present complex materials or issues before a wide variety of audiencesGreat interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of communication stylesHigh level of professionalism and ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholdersNew media and policy expertiseFive-seven years of experience in public relations, media relations or journalism preferredGeneral responsibilities include managing tasks on several client projects concurrently, interacting with internal client services teams on a daily basis, as well as demonstrating ease, comfort and professionalism in dealing with the press.Additional Information
We look forward to receiving your application!Salary Range: $100-$125kAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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