Associate

August; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

August, a strategic communications advisory firm, seeks an Associate to join its fast-growing team in New York or Los Angeles. You will assist with managing client engagements focused on crisis management, litigation support, and investor relations, developing written materials, and shaping the firm’s strategic direction.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong writing, research, and critical-thinking skills, able to adapt quickly and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates with up to 2+ years of full-time, post-collegiate work experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong interest in crisis communications and litigation support
• Exceptional writing, research, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage projects and multitask while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Familiarity and comfort with utilizing research databases and social media platforms
• Aptitude for producing high-quality work product in high-stakes situations and within a short timeframe
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Office, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Conduct research assignments (background research for new business meetings, reporter briefing packets, media lists, case studies, benchmarking research, etc.)
• Support colleagues in developing written communications materials (key messaging, talking points, press releases, Q&As, memos, presentations, announcement rollouts, pitch notes, etc.)
• Prepare analyses based on research of media coverage and relevant industry trends
• Monitor and circulate media coverage in real time for numerous client engagements
• Actively participate in internal and client meetings
• Participate in training sessions on our industries and practice areas, including how to develop your professional network and “pitch” the firm
• Consistently engage with colleagues to seek new challenges that provide opportunities for growth and development
• Embody an entrepreneurial mindset and approach in supporting August’s internal, administrative, and marketing functions

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Crisis communications

Research skills

Project management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

August is a strategic communications advisory firm that believes nothing is more important than effective communication when it comes to influencing perception, driving value, and protecting reputation. We apply years of experience, specialized practice area and industry expertise, and a holistic approach to help our clients tell their stories and effectively engage with stakeholders during their times of greatest opportunity and need.

August is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Dallas. The firm’s professionals advise clients on matters in several specific areas based on their unique areas of expertise, including:

• Crisis management
• Litigation and investigations
• Financial restructurings and chapter 11 cases
• Transactions/M&A
• Shareholder activism and proxy contests
• Positioning and reputation management
• Blockchain, digital assets, and fintech

August is not your typical strategic communications firm. As a relatively new entrant into a small, competitive space, we understand that to succeed we must serve our clients with excellence and maintain a consistently high level of work. To achieve this, we are continuing to build – and empower our outstanding talent to thrive in – a highly collaborative, transparent, and entrepreneurial culture. We believe that our success depends on empowering our team and that as we continue to grow, all team members should play an active role in shaping our firm’s strategy, culture, and identity.

At August, every client engagement is different, enabling our team members to continuously learn and grow. We strive to enhance these opportunities by providing educational resources, training, and encouragement to step outside of our comfort zones to become better strategic communicators and professionals.

• We also believe that our success depends on motivating our team to be engaged in the betterment of their communities and our world, so we have established a robust corporate philanthropy program and have committed to donate at least 1% of our profits in connection with thePledge 1% movement.

About you and the role

August is seeking an Associate to join its fast-growing team in New York or Los Angeles. You will primarily be responsible for assisting with management of client engagements with an emphasis on crisis management, litigation support, and investor relations. You will develop written materials, gain exposure to and provide strategic communications counsel, and help shape the firm’s strategic direction and culture.

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate with exceptional writing skills, an interest in crisis communications and litigation support, and, due to the high-stakes nature of our client engagements, a strong ability to get up to speed quickly and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Specific requirements are as follows:

• Recent college graduates with up to 2+ years of full-time, post-collegiate work experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong interest in crisis communications and litigation support
• Exceptional writing, research, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage projects and multitask while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Familiarity and comfort with utilizing research databases and social media platforms
• Aptitude for producing high-quality work product in high-stakes situations and within a short timeframe
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Office, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

What you’ll do

• Conduct research assignments (background research for new business meetings, reporter briefing packets, media lists, case studies, benchmarking research, etc.)
• Support colleagues in developing written communications materials (key messaging, talking points, press releases, Q&As, memos, presentations, announcement rollouts, pitch notes, etc.)
• Prepare analyses based on research of media coverage and relevant industry trends
• Monitor and circulate media coverage in real time for numerous client engagements
• Actively participate in internal and client meetings
• Participate in training sessions on our industries and practice areas, including how to develop your professional network and “pitch” the firm
• Consistently engage with colleagues to seek new challenges that provide opportunities for growth and development
• Embody an entrepreneurial mindset and approach in supporting August’s internal, administrative, and marketing functions

What else you need to know

August is an equal opportunity employer. More than that, we know that our firm’s success depends on its people and culture. We are actively seeking candidates who come from diverse backgrounds and bring a new perspective. Equity and inclusion are integral to August achieving its goals: delivering first-rate client service and fostering an environment where all our team members feel they are valued and belong.