Associate

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC seeks a communications professional to monitor client news in real time, prepare backgrounders and media lists, perform competitive analyses, and identify media opportunities for clients.

You will support multiple accounts, coordinate daily activities, draft press materials, and deliver timely updates on media, legislation, and stakeholders. A Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years in public relations or digital media are required; you must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve problems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client news in real time and alert internal teams and clients to key issues.
• Prepare reporter backgrounders and media lists.
• Perform competitive analyses of clients and peer groups.
• Identify and analyze research and media coverage on industry trends.
• Handle logistics for media and client meetings, announcement days, and other client events.
• Identify and assess media and visibility opportunities for clients.
• Support several client accounts.
• Deliver timely news updates and analysis on media, legislation, and political stakeholders.
• Develop a strong understanding of clients' issues and businesses.
• Prepare key client documents, particularly press and stakeholder lists.
• Coordinate and implement daily account activities.
• Lead research efforts.

Skills

Written communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital Media Tools

Job description

• Monitor client news, often in real time, and alert internal teams and clients to key issues
• Prepare reporter backgrounders and media lists
• Perform competitive analyses of clients and peer groups
• Identify and analyze research and media coverage on industry trends
• Handle logistics for media and client meetings, announcement days, and other client events
• Identify and assess media and visibility opportunities for clients
• Support several client accounts
• Deliver timely news updates and analysis on media, legislation, and political stakeholders
• Develop a strong understanding of clients' issues and businesses
• Prepare key client documents, particularly press and stakeholder lists
• Coordinate and implement daily account activities
• Lead research efforts

Requirements

• Strong interest in politics, legislative issues, and communication strategy
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication ability
• Energetic team player with strong self-motivation
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in high-pressure situations
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to develop and edit high-quality written materials, including press and marketing materials, fact sheets, and talking points
• Ability to exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and digital media tools
• Media relations experience with proven results and demonstrated experience working with and pitching to reporters is a plus
• 2+ years of communications, public relations, digital media, or comparable job experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop high-quality materials and manage multiple projects effectively. Possesses a solid understanding of political and legislative issues, along with media relations experience to support client visibility and engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Media Relations Experience
• Strong Written Communication
• Project Management
• Political Awareness
• Digital Media Tools

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Press Materials Development
• Competitive Analysis
• Research Skills
• Media Coverage Analysis
• Client Account Support

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Self-Motivation
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Public Relations
• Communications Strategy
• Legislative Issues
• Client Engagement
• Media Opportunities

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Digital Media Tools