Associate, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs at Invariant | District of Columbia, USA | $60K/yr – $68K/yr

Associate, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

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

Posted 2 months ago

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

Invariant

4.1 Glassdoor

Invariant is a bipartisan business advisory firm, providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, non-profits, and individuals on how to make Washington work for them. We provide clients with sophisticated advocacy, threat assessment, legislative and regulatory analysis, coalition building, crisis management, and communications counsel.

Founded in 2007

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

166 employees (28 in marketing)

www.invariantgr.com

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