Manager, Outdoors Communications and Public Affairs

Signal is seeking a strategic and creative Manager Outdoors Communications and Public Affairs to spearhead impactful initiatives for our Signal Outdoors client portfolio focused public lands conservation ocean protection fisheries climate action and environmental issues. If you possess razor-sharp communication skills an inherent curiosity a project management mindset and a proven track record in leading PR and public affairs campaigns for conservation and environmental clients we invite you to apply.

What Youll Do:

• Drive the development implementation and execution of comprehensive communication strategies public affairs campaigns and compelling materials tailored to specific audiences.
• Connect with clients providing expert counsel managing expectations and ensuring strategic alignment.
• Cultivate and manage new and existing relationships with journalists and media outlets across U.S. lead pitching strategies and secure impactful coverage.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality content and deliverables such as campaign plans press releases op-eds social media content and more problem solving barriers and ensuring quality control.
• Manage multi-faceted campaigns from conception to execution and reporting assigning key deliverables setting deadlines and managing expectations with clients and account leads as needed.
• Lead internal and external meetings setting the agenda and tracking action items.
• Effectively track project progress manage deadlines and analyze campaign performance to ensure objectives are met and to inform future strategies.
• Guide and mentor junior team members fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Monitor trends news and clients policy priorities and generate strategic ideas to drive success.

The Model Candidate:

• You have a natural ability to translate complex environmental topics into clear compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• You are a bright engaging and proactive leader who thrives on solving problems collaborating with others and inspiring teams.
• You dont just wait for direction; you work independently to anticipate needs seek out innovative solutions and take initiative.
• You are adept at flawlessly executing complex projects while identifying opportunities for professional growth and team development.
• You possess an impeccable understanding of AP style are meticulously detail-oriented and maintain high standards of diligence in all your work.
• You are a master of multitasking capable of managing multiple high-stakes initiatives under strict deadlines.

Qualifications:

• A strong background and demonstrated experience in environmental and conservation communications is strongly preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a PR agency senior in-house communications role or government communications.
• A true project leader adept at managing up and communicating with clients tracking deliverables and collaborating with teammates to advance projects and deliverables that advance client goals.
• An impeccable writer and editor with proven ability to craft and adapt complex information into various engaging formats (e.g. press releases strategic plans talking points op-eds social media).
• Demonstrated success in using research and data to inform insights develop client programs and identify growth opportunities.
• Technology savvy with proficiency in social media platforms project management tools like Asana the Microsoft Suite and PR/communications tools (e.g. Meltwater Google Analytics TV Eyes and relevant AI applications for research content or analysis).
• Extensive experience with strategic media pitching building reporter relationships and managing media engagement on complex issues.

About Signal:

Signal Group is a leader in modern public affairs. We deliver strategies and solutions driven by strategic advocacy communications and digital programs. Advising clients across the globe including industry-leading companies CEOs governments and non-profits Signal offers tailored strategies for solving high-stakes challenges. We are a unique collection of top practitioners from our fields focused on delivering transformative outcomes for our client partners. We believe in supporting the growth of our team in a collaborative environment with opportunities for advancement.

This position is based in the Washington D.C. area and in office at least two days each week.

We believe in supporting our team and offer a generous salary and benefits package. The salary range for this role is $70000 to $80000.

Benefits and perks include:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage and membership to OneMedical
• Time off including generous vacation holidays sick time and winter holiday closure
• Paid parental leave and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with an employer contribution
• Annual bonus opportunity and incentives for business generation
• Cellular service stipend
• Public transportation benefits
• Free lunch Thursday (FLT) birthday donations to a charity of your choice and more.

Signal Group is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. Signal does not discriminate in hiring or in any other respect on the basis of race color sex age religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information personal appearance political affiliation marital status family responsibilities matriculation disability status as a veteran or any other legally protected characteristic.