Principal - Dallas, TX

Principal — Consulting Practice Group
Dallas, TX

Job Description
Public Strategies offers clients a unique mix of talent combining corporate, government, policy, media, creative and entrepreneurial experience. Through its patented Fifth Seat® discipline, Public Strategies ensures that public opinion is carefully considered and put to use as a strategic asset by its corporate clients. The firm employs the elements of winning political campaigns (sound research, finely honed strategy, and tactical implementation) to address its clients’ needs, whether for crisis preparedness and response strategy, strategic business management consultation, or public-opinion risk assessment.

Through a proven outsourcing model, Public Strategies manages corporate communications, internal communications, media relations, social media and marketing communications services for Fortune 500 global companies to provide enhanced effectiveness and significant savings for the client.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain regular contact with client to accommodate and anticipate needs
  • Identify opportunities for PSI services; monitor stakeholder activity and legislative/regulatory proceedings, etc.
  • Develop the right messaging for legislators and key stakeholder groups; Develop communications materials with client (i.e. meeting minutes, memos, agendas, etc.), including PowerPoint presentations, issue papers and other materials
  • Draft messaging, including social media outreach, grass-roots manuals, press releases, media advisories, talking points, opinion editorials, newsletter columns, and other media-related materials
  • Create presentations for internal and external client relations. Assemble materials and information for client as needed
  • Build understanding and knowledge of client’s business and competitive environments; apply this info in preparing and presenting strategically focused programs and recommendations
  • Develop full range of materials including media materials, byline articles, speeches, and client correspondence
  • Implement and utilize social media in support of overall communication objectives
  • Facilitate teamwork within account team, coordinate team resources, and serve as a mentor to junior staff and create opportunities for junior staff to take on more responsibility
  • Motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback


Requirements and Preferences

  • Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience primarily in one or more of the following areas: media relations, public relations agency, campaigns/politics, public policy/affairs, community relations, government agency or other government-related experience, journalism, think tank, or strategic communications firm
  • Advanced writing skills and demonstrated experience with Associated Press (AP) writing style and social media; Strong oral, research and writing skills and deep understanding of communications processes are mandatory
  • Strong secondary research skills, including experience with and knowledge of online database systems such as Factiva, Google, Thomas.gov, OpenSecrets.org, U.S. Census database, Media Map online, etc.
  • Can work independently, with limited oversight, on multiple projects
  • A creative thinker with aptitude for rapid advancement
  • Successful completion of Public Strategies’ writing test
  • Strong, positive interpersonal client skills; keen analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Extensive time-management skills; ability to remain calm in a fast-paced, rapid response environment; simultaneously manage multiple projects and respond in a timely and professional manner to client requests or needs
  • Demonstrated team-player attitude by being flexible and responsible
  • Self-motivated starter with high attention to details
  • Works well under extreme deadlines
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office systems (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

 

A graduate degree and/or more extensive professional experience may be taken into consideration for a more advanced promotion schedule

Public Strategies hires superior people. If doing exceptional work at the speed of light with passionate people sounds like heaven to you, then you might just fit in. We're a fast-growing company with a fast-moving environment and plenty to offer — competitive salaries, benefits, and a solid 401k program.