Associate, Strategic Communications

Responsibilities

• In this role you will assist in developing the communications strategy for public affairs campaigns.
• You will work closely with clients to identify their needs or challenges and recommend targeted, bespoke solutions.
• You love thinking through how to craft and carry messages, pitch reporters, developing written copy that inspires, synthesizing results into actionable solutions, and deriving energy from working in a close-knit, cross functional team environment.
• You are eager to give clients a new way to tell their impact stories, helping them reach their audiences and achieve their business objectives.
• Support client engagements and assist with day-to-day account activities under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to strategy execution by helping ensure projects stay on track, timelines are met, and all plans ladder back up to broader goals.
• Assist in coordinating deliverables and reviewing work products to support quality and timeliness.
• Participate in client meetings as appropriate and help prepare materials for key engagement moments.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional team members to manage assigned tasks and workloads.
• Support teammates in meeting client objectives and project goals on a day-to-day basis, while being open to feedback and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of public affairs, strategic communications or public relations experience, preferably in a communications agency, nonprofit, political or corporate communications setting
• Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight timelines
• Proven project management experience
• Experience working on the Hill and/or pitching political reporters required

Preferred

• Strong writing and editing capabilities
• Media relations experience and existing reporter relationships is a plus
• Knowledge of AP style
• Knowledge of Cision or Meltwater is a plus

Benefits

• BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents.