Associate, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$60K/yr – $68K/yrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own research, media relations, and external communications work that shapes client messaging and outreach, with tight collaboration across account teams and new business efforts.

  • Media strategy & research: conduct audits and build insights to inform campaigns.
  • Content & collateral: draft press releases, talking points, social posts, fact sheets, and decks for clients and media.
  • Execution & ops: build media lists, run social calendars, prep meeting agendas, and coordinate follow-ups.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and media audits for client teams
  • Develop draft communications materials including press releases, talking points, social media content, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other collateral for distribution to clients, media, and other external audiences
  • Build and maintain media lists
  • Execute social media content calendars
  • Develop a deep understanding of the issues relevant to your clients
  • Support account teams through preparation of call and meeting agendas and facilitate internal follow-up for deliverables
  • Support new business efforts

Requirements

  • 1+ year experience in a communications role in government, at an agency, in-house, or on a political campaign with experience in media relations, media strategy, project management, and content development
  • Possess excellent verbal and writing skills and is detail oriented
  • Have excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines, focusing on detail and precision in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Creative, strategic thinker
  • Goal-oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge, and increasing efficiencies
  • Curious about all types of issues and industries
  • Eager to learn

    Benefits

    • robust medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions
    • generous retirement matching
    • educational assistance
    • professional development assistance
    • unlimited time off
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