Associate, Communications & Public Affairs

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Global Strategy Group - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

101-250 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate in Communications & Public Affairs at Global Strategy Group (GSG) plays a crucial role in supporting corporate clients through strategic communications, media relations, and public affairs initiatives. This entry-level position is designed for individuals passionate about communications, media, and writing, and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role involves conducting research, producing communication materials, and assisting in media monitoring and project management, all while collaborating with senior team members to deliver effective client solutions.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual or multi-lingual abilities are a plus.
• Experience with media intelligence tools such as Quorum, Muck Rack, Infegy is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching