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Global Strategy Group · 1 day ago

Manager, Communications and Public Affairs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

Global Strategy Group (GSG) is a full-service research, public affairs, and communications agency. They are seeking a Manager to join their Communications & Public Affairs Practice, responsible for producing client-facing materials, managing projects, and supporting media relations efforts.

Public Relations

Responsibilities

Produce strong drafts of client-facing materials, ensuring minimal revisions and reflecting a deep comprehension of client requirements and strategic perspective

Demonstrate project management skills by overseeing projects with precision, ensuring team alignment with schedules; lead team meetings with strategic and timely communication; and provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and solutions to the account lead

Proactively identify and anticipate client requirements, suggesting strategic approaches and deliverables to leadership

Support media relations efforts on behalf of clients through pitching compelling stories and media strategy. Lead the creation of media lists and cultivate relationships with regional/local reporters. Design tailored pitches, bolster pitching techniques, and harness media trend insights for impactful outreach

Manage specific operational streams, overseeing project deliverables and quality, with potential to lead smaller projects

Assist in nurturing the next generation of team members, specifically interns, associates, and senior associates, familiarizing them with GSG's voice and operational guidelines

Craft initial drafts of new business materials, ensuring precision and minimizing revisions

Actively engage in strategy brainstorming for new business ventures, contributing to content creation, and gathering insights from senior team members

Qualification

Strategic communicationsMedia relationsProject managementDigital communicationsBilingual abilitiesComfortable with technologyMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam playerInitiative

Required

3+ years of experience in strategic communications or public affairs in corporate, government, politics, non-profits, or agency settings, political campaigns, or a related industry

Strong organization, prioritization, and project management and multi-tasking skills

Experience using digital communications and social media platforms for clients

Ability to work efficiently under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and maintain quality

Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with strong presentation skills

Team player with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, the press and other stakeholders

Takes initiative, is resourceful, and has a strong desire to work hard

Bilingual or multi-lingual abilities are highly valued

Comfortable with technology and learning new programs/systems

Proactive and ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience