Global Strategy Group · 2 days ago

Associate, Communications & Public Affairs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive background research to develop initial client-facing materials under detailed direction

Produce basic communication materials (memos, press releases, talking points) with guidance from senior team members

Conduct regular media monitoring (traditional and social) and create coverage reports for a range of clients and industries.

Support media relations on teams by creating and maintaining media lists, monitoring media across platforms, assisting in pitch material research, and identifying relevant media outlets, reporters, and tracking media trends for pitching ideas

Support project teams by handling administrative duties, including scheduling, developing agendas, and taking detailed and action-oriented notes during internal and external meetings

Track project timelines and client deliverables to ensure deadlines are met and priorities managed

Interact with clients and assist the project team in updating clients on progress and activities

Collaborate with senior team members to understand strategy and approach

Assist in administrative tasks like arranging prep meetings, organizing resources, and monitoring project timelines to support new business initiatives

Qualification

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Strategic CommunicationsPublic AffairsAP StyleDigital CommunicationsSocial Media PlatformsFacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInMicrosoft OfficeProblem-SolvingTeam-OrientedPositive AttitudeBuilding RelationshipsMedia Intelligence ToolsQuorumMuck RackInfegyBilingualMulti-lingual

Required

1 – 2 years of experience in strategic communications or public affairs within corporate, government, non-profit or agency spaces, political campaigns, or a related industry

Strong writing and verbal communication skills with proficiency in distilling complex information with thorough knowledge of AP Style

Experience using digital communications and social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, blogs, etc.

Team-oriented with a positive attitude and expertise in building strong relationships

A natural problem-solver with good judgment, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to manage up.

Skilled at working under pressure, ensuring quality and organization across multiple tasks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, public affairs, public policy or other relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience