Public Affairs Manager

LocationTysons, VA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$95,000-$115,000

About This Job

Are you a communications professional with a passion for media strategy, compelling storytelling, and public affairs? Or a journalist looking to step into a career in communications? If so, NADA is looking for a Public Affairs Manager to join our media relations team!

As our Public Affairs Manager, you’ll write and edit high-impact content, cultivate relationships with key reporters, and help coordinate strategic communications campaigns. You’ll work closely with the Director of Media Relations and cross-functional teams to manage public affairs initiatives and craft messaging on complex policy issues in a clear engaging way.

This is a full-time position with a collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Duties require travel up to 10% of the role.


Key Responsibilities:

Draft and edit op-eds, blog posts, press releases, talking points, and statements on behalf of NADA leadership.
Translate complex industry, legislative, and regulatory issues into accessible language for the public and media.
Manage the production and distribution of communications materials using internal systems.
Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and media outlets.
Monitor national print and broadcast news coverage daily; track media mentions and maintain press lists.
Support speechwriting, presentation development, and executive prep for interviews and public appearances.
Manage editorial calendars and coordinate with internal stakeholders for content development.
Help coordinate public relations campaigns, media interviews, and media logistics at industry events.
Contribute to NADA’s social media messaging, scheduling, and digital storytelling.

Provide research support for advocacy and executive communications.


Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, political science, communications, or marketing required.

Minimum 5 years’ experience working with communication professionals in the traditional or digital media field or equivalent journalism experience.
Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and proofreading with strong attention to detail.
Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
Familiarity with media monitoring and contact management systems.
A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting executive communications or public policy advocacy a plus.
Background in trade associations, political communications, or government affairs a plus.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and a cover letter.

NADA is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and lactation), sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, family medical or genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.


About National Automobile Dealers Association:

For more than 100 years, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has been the national voice of franchised new-car dealerships, their employees and their customers.Founded in 1917 when 30 dealers came to Washington to successfully oppose a luxury tax on vehicles, NADA continues to work on behalf of its 16,000+ members with all branches of government, car and truck manufacturers, the media and the public.

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