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 You'll 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 don't 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 $70,000 to $80,000.

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.