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Global Strategy Group · 1 day ago

Manager

New York, NY

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-ready materials, managing media relations, and supporting the professional growth of junior team members.

Public Relations

Hiring Manager

Rebecca Wuhl (she/her)

Responsibilities

Produce client-ready drafts of materials, reflecting a deep comprehension of client requirements and strategic perspective

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, from conceptualization through execution with minimal oversight from senior staff, including coordinating independently with internal team, client in-house team, and other consultants and vendors; providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and solutions to the account lead

Manage and support professional growth of junior team members, specifically associates and senior associates, familiarizing them with the client’s voice and operational guidelines

Proactively identify opportunities to provide additional services to the client and work with internal teams to develop proposals, RFP responses, and other pitch materials

Qualification

Strategic communicationsPublic affairsProject managementDigital communicationsMedia relationsWriting skillsBilingual abilitiesGraphic design softwareMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam player

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

Previous experience in the infrastructure or transit space highly valued

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