Manager or Director, Communications & Public Affairs

The Manager/Director, Communications and Public Affairs is responsible for a wide range of duties in support of the Communications and Public Affairs team at the Motion Pictures Association (MPA). The Manager/Director will contribute to the day-to-day media relations and communications activities in support of the film, television, and streaming industry’s key issues. This position will report to the Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs.
This position is based in the MPA’s global headquarters in Washington, DC. The DC office has a mandatory hybrid schedule of three days a week in the office and two days remote optional.
Salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000.

• Manage communications campaigns focused on core advocacy priorities. This will include managing existing coalitions and working closely with third party organizations.
• Contribute to the full life cycle and lead the rollout of MPA produced research, including economic impact reports.
• Draft public facing materials, including press releases, statements, op-eds, and articles for The Credits.
• Lead the development of two newsletters – one is distributed weekly and one is sent quarterly.
• Build, organize, and maintain press lists and other key databases.
• Coordinate projects between multiple stakeholders across the association, including digital, events, research, government affairs, content protection, legal, and film ratings.
• Thinking creatively and proactively about how to publicly position and advance the goals of the MPA.
• Assist in logistical preparation and staffing for association events, which typically take place in the evening.
• Manage special projects and assignments, as needed.