Communications Associate, Public Affairs

Responsibilities

• Client Management
• Supports multiple client account teams, and acts as the key day-to-day point of contact with at least one client.
• Implements strategic communication initiatives and programs with minimal oversight
• Understands environment in which client operates
• Organize client work plans
• Develop and cultivate a wide network of stakeholder relationships
• Work with a team to execute strategic and creative public affairs communication campaigns for clients
• Content Development: Write and produce a range of materials such as press releases, op-eds, reports, memos, briefing books, and presentations. Over the course of a few months, minimal edits should be required of content by senior managers. Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to: Op-eds: Draft and place a minimum of 2 op-eds per quarter across your respective accounts. Each op-ed should be clear and concise and incorporate best practices and feedback from client leads.
• Briefing Books: Serve as the primary point of contact for drafting briefing books with background on the reporter, relevant coverage, sample talking points, and more ahead of each interview.
• Press Releases: Take the lead on drafting press releases around company announcements or key milestones. Ensure that each release is well written, includes strong quotes, and is proofed.

Requirements

• 1 - 3 years’ experience in communications role in an in-house or consultancy environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Experience implementing strategic communication programs for companies in the private sector
• Proactive: Keep a finger on the pulse of the news cycle and come to each internal call with a minimum of 1 proactive idea. Raise your hand to take on assignments and support each of your client teams where needed.
• Managing Up: Prioritize managing up and letting each account lead know the status of projects. It is important for colleagues to be fully in the loop on pitching updates, deliverable timing, and so forth.
• Attention To Detail: Each assignment should be shared in a client-ready format, including no formatting inconsistencies, grammar mistakes, and spelling errors.
• Professionalism/Dependability: Consistently meet agreed-upon deadlines and demonstrate effective follow-through on short- and long-term tasks. Willing to work overtime when necessary and maintain client confidentiality.
• Personal Accountability: Demonstrates accountability for work, takes ownership of projects/workstreams, and asks for and incorporates feedback.

Preferred

• The ideal candidate will have a network of relationships with national media, possess excellent writing skills, and be resourceful, enthusiastic and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.