Job Description

OPR Communications

Job Description: Senior Writer – Public Affairs

Location: Riverside, CA or San Diego, CA

Full-time

About Us

OPR Communications is a successful, dynamic, mid-sized public affairs firm specializing in high-impact campaigns and initiatives that influence change and deliver results for California businesses and communities. We serve a diverse range of clients across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that values collaboration, integrity, and creative thinking.

We seek a seasoned Senior Writer – Public Affairs with exceptional writing skills, a passion for shaping narratives, and proven public affairs and/or public relations agency experience. This individual will write and edit compelling bylined articles, opinion editorials/letters, proposals, content, and support communications strategies to help persuade target audiences to take desired action.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Communications Support
• Write and edit a range of materials including press releases, op-eds, standby statements, white papers, talking points, FAQs, speeches, and legislative summaries.
• Contribute to messaging strategies for public affairs campaigns in areas such as infrastructure, economic development, education, and regulatory reform.
• Interview subject matter experts and synthesize research findings into compelling copy.
• Proofread and revise content for accuracy, clarity, and voice alignment.
• Editorial Leadership
• Ensure that all strategic communications and client content are aligned with corporate standards and industry best practices.
• Serve as a go-to resource for internal teams on style, tone, and editorial quality.
• Help OPR evolve our writing tools and workflow processes for greater efficiency and impact.
• Proposal & Business Development Writing
• Draft high-quality new business proposals that include strategy, tactics, media targets, and messaging.
• Develop and maintain templates for proposals, presentations, case studies, and staff bios.
• Collaborate with OPR’s senior leadership on pitch materials and follow-up correspondence.
• Translate complex issues into clear, persuasive content for diverse audiences.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional writing experience in a public affairs or public relations agency environment , preferably in issues analysis, issues management, and policy communications.
• Demonstrated success in writing proposals , corporate or policy communications, and media materials.
• Strong background in research-driven content creation and the ability to distill complex topics into accessible language.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Government and Politics, Political Science, or a related field .
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a sharp eye for detail and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience developing content in sectors such as infrastructure, sustainability, education, or healthcare.
• Familiarity with California public policy and media landscape.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills—able to absorb, distill, and reflect diverse perspectives.
• Comfortable working in an in-office environment, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and location.
• Full benefits package including performance bonus, health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k).
• Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and team-building events.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values growth and innovation.

To Apply:

Submit your resume, cover letter, salary expectations, and 2–3 writing samples (preferably including a proposal or policy-related work). Please indicate your preferred location (Riverside or San Diego).

Help shape a better future for California communities—join OPR Communications and apply the power of language to make change happen.

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