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CURA Strategies · 12 hours ago

Assistant Account Executive, Public Affairs

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

CURA Strategies is an award-winning health care communications and public affairs agency seeking an emerging public affairs professional. The Assistant Account Executive will support grassroots advocacy and public affairs initiatives, monitor legislative developments, and assist in drafting communications materials.

ConsultingPublic RelationsSocial Media

Hiring Manager

Thy-Ann Nguyen

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support for grassroots advocacy, public affairs initiatives and communications campaigns across multiple clients, working closely with account managers and senior team members to execute client activities

Monitor news, hearings and other developments related to legislative and regulatory activity, particularly on health care and public policy issues relevant to clients

Build and maintain mailing lists of key stakeholders, including congressional staff, third-party organizations, patient advocates and other influencers, using digital grassroots advocacy platforms (e.g., Quorum, Phone2Action) and standard Microsoft/Google spreadsheet tools

Assist with drafting and editing written materials such as statements, issue or policy briefs, talking points, fact sheets, legislative support letters and internal summaries

Support in-person and virtual meetings by assisting with scheduling and logistics, preparing agendas, taking notes and drafting follow-up correspondence

Conduct research to support the development of strategic communications and public affairs plans, including identifying key stakeholders, summarizing policy issues and contributing creative ideas

Assist with outreach and correspondence to external audiences, including third-party organizations, media, health care professionals and policymakers

Support communications activities as needed, including drafting social media content, assisting with bylines and press materials, and helping with media lists and reporter research

Provide general administrative and team support, including assisting with internal initiatives and activities that contribute to CURA’s culture and collaborative environment

Qualification

Public affairsHealth care policyDigital advocacy toolsWriting skillsProactive attitudeTeam supportOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Interest in public affairs, government relations, health care policy and/or strategic communications

Basic understanding of the legislative and regulatory process, or a strong desire to learn

Strong writing, editing and organizational skills, with attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, client-service environment

Proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn from and support senior team members

Preferred

Familiarity with digital advocacy tools (e.g., Quorum, Phone2Action), social media platforms or relevant internships/coursework is a plus but not required