Own media relations and narrative development for education focused policy communications, coordinating multi client accounts, with rapid drafts and research to shape journalist angles and story placement.

story shaping and craft first drafts across PR formats to move coverage
multi-client ops manage reporter relationships and client meetings across education and policy beats with speed and accuracy

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communications strategies in collaboration with senior team members
Produce strong first drafts across a range of formats: press releases, op-eds, media pitches, talking points, event proposals, and blogs
Conceptualize story ideas and angles that resonate with journalists and move in the current media environment
Support and manage media relations, building relationships with reporters across education and policy beats
Manage client engagements: run meetings, set agendas, track action items, and ensure timely execution
Conduct quick, accurate research to inform communications strategy and written deliverables
Operate with speed and precision across multiple client accounts simultaneously
Contribute to a team culture that values candid feedback, continuous learning, and shared accountability

Requirements

Four or more years of professional experience, ideally in a communications agency, PR firm, or similar environment managing multiple clients or projects
Demonstrated success in media relations, including placing stories, building reporter relationships, or supporting earned media campaigns
Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clean, compelling first drafts across formats
Proven project management ability: organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable juggling competing priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and a client-first mindset
Familiarity with education, workforce development, or social impact strongly preferred — though intellectual curiosity and a willingness to build subject matter expertise matter more than a pre-existing background

Preferred

Familiarity with education, workforce development, or social impact strongly preferred — though intellectual curiosity and a willingness to build subject matter expertise matter more than a pre-existing background

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match
Paid health, dental and vision insurance benefits for employees (100% paid premium for employees and 50% premium subsidization for dependents)
Company-paid basic term life insurance equal to two times your annual salary
Company-paid long term disability insurance
Unlimited/flexible vacation plan
Extensive paid time off including 14 paid annual holidays and two week-long company recesses in July and December
Monthly phone/data reimbursement
Pre-tax employee payroll contributions for commuter transit benefits
Monthly health and wellness stipend

Whiteboard Advisors

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Whiteboard Advisors is a unique strategic consulting and communications firm. We design creative strategies to help transformative businesses and organizations achieve their goals. We focus the story. We simplify the complexity. We engage the media and communities of influence to bring breakthrough ideas to market.

Founded in 2009

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

65 employees (9 in marketing)

www.whiteboardadvisors.com

52% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

9.3K

Traffic Source Mix

37.2%

Direct

48.4%

Referral

5.9%

Social

7.4%

Paid

0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~66

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

8 (12% of company)

Funding

Last Raise

Undisclosed, 9 years ago

Funding History

Jan 2017
Undisclosed

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