What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Communications Practitioner - Public Affairs position at Mueller Communications, LLC?
Mueller Communications, a well-established and highly regarded communications and marketing firm, is looking to meet experienced senior-level communications professionals with strong experience in Public Affairs or community engagement to add to its talented team. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and lead strategy, manage teams through execution, participate in new business development efforts, and counsel clients through communications challenges from crises to awareness-building campaigns.
Mueller Communications’ clients have high expectations, and we are looking for another A-player to join us in exceeding those expectations. We take a collaborative problem-solving approach and this position is ideal for someone who enjoys being part of and leading close-knit teams and is looking to grow themselves and others through mentorship and challenging client work.
What you'll be doing
PROJECT & TEAM MANAGEMENT
- Lead & oversee client team activities (projections, monthly planning, regular internal client reviews), ensuring appropriate staff are assigned to your projects
CLIENT MANAGEMENT
- Demonstrate the ability to present recommended solutions to client challenges, as well as forward-thinking, proactive growth opportunities
- Demonstrate “value add” to client relationships
PUBLIC AFFAIRS / COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the legislative process and players
- Establish relationships with community civic leaders, organizations and community partners
- Demonstrate ability to develop a public affairs plan/strategy and tactics
QUALIFICATIONS THAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT
- 7 years of PR or communications experience, particularly with Public Affairs or community engagement
- Positive, problem-solving attitude
- Prior agency experience is a plus
- As team culture is important to us, candidates must demonstrate a desire to teach and mentor junior staff and promote positivity and team mentality
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
- Total Rewards offering that includes a competitive salary, 401(k) and profit-sharing, bonuses, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Award-winning culture that earned us Milwaukee Business Journal’s Best Place to Work 6 years running (2020 – 2025)
- Flexible hybrid working model that prioritizes work/life balance so you can live your best life at work and at home
- Emphasis on professional development that includes paid membership in professional associations, internal lunches to support company growth and other career ambitions
- One-of-a-kind concierge program dedicated to helping the entire Mueller team discover an improved sense of workplace satisfaction, celebration, and organization
- Regular Happy Hours and company outings to socialize with colleagues, have fun, and strengthen the team
- Beautiful, newly-renovated modern workspace perfected for collaboration
- Fully stocked kitchen so no one ever has to skip breakfast or lunch to meet their deadlines