Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities for multiple client accounts.
• Draft client-facing materials, including media pitches, press releases, op-eds, research reports, and legislative summaries.
• Monitor media coverage and compile comprehensive clip reports.
• Assist with grassroots and coalition-building efforts.
• Conduct in-depth research on public policy issues, legislative developments, and stakeholder landscapes.
• Attend and take notes on client meetings, internal brainstorms, and external events.
• Maintain organized trackers, reports, and project documentation.
• Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of all client materials.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and execute strategic communications plans.
• Actively contribute to a positive, proactive team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, political science, public affairs, journalism, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in public policy, political campaigns, legislative affairs, public relations, or communications, ideally within Iowa.
• Exceptional writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of public policy, government processes, and/or media relations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, and enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic.

Preferred

• Experience working with local or state-level elected officials, political organizations, advocacy groups, or PR agencies.
• Knowledge of the Iowa political and media landscape.
• Media relations experience, including pitching stories and building relationships with reporters.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and reporting.