Associate

The Herald Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

401(k) matching & profit sharing

4 weeks PTO

Paid parental leave

Transportation subsidy

Hybrid in-office/remote schedule

Job summary

The Herald Group in Washington, DC is a bipartisan public affairs firm seeking a motivated associate to gain hands-on experience in public affairs and strategic communications. The associate will support client account teams, develop press materials, manage media contacts, conduct research, and assist with social media and reporting, interacting daily with senior staff and clients.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in PR or policy communications, strong writing and organizational skills, and a

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of communications experience in a PR agency, corporation, association, legislative office or government agency.
• Strong written and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail
• Team-oriented with positive attitude
• Ability to write clearly and concisely on short deadlines while varying writing styles to target audiences
• Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on track

Responsibilities

• Support client accounts by developing press releases and other content, attending meetings, managing and developing media contacts, conducting research, tracking action items and meeting deadlines
• Write, edit and proofread materials ensuring quality and consistency
• Identify and work with media to pitch stories and build relationships for client and firm
• Use social media tools on a regular basis to amplify and monitor impact of client messages
• Daily and ad hoc media clip reporting to identify opportunities for client engagement
• Demonstrate understanding and implementation of social media tools
• Participate in new business process including research, proposal and pitch preparation
• Respond in a timely and professional manner to client requests or needs
• The Herald Group presents unique opportunities for advancement of innovative professionals seeking to excel in a growing, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Public affairs

Healthcare interest

Tools

Social media tools

Media outreach tools

Research tools

Job description

The Herald Group is looking for a highly motivated, career-oriented individual looking to gain hands on knowledge of public affairs and strategic communications. The candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills, good writing and verbal communication ability as well as excellent knowledge of content and social media applications. The candidate should be a team player and able to handle multiple tasks at the same time. Experience and/or interest in healthcare is strongly preferred.

The Herald Group is a full-service, bipartisan public affairs firm in Washington, DC, that provides strategic communications counsel to major corporations, trade associations, and other organizations seeking to advance public policy positions in federal, state, and international arenas. We provide a fast-paced, energetic work environment, and this position will have daily interaction with senior staff and clients. This is a full-time, paid position. The associate/senior associate will support client account teams in delivering high-quality strategic communications services. The ideal candidate will assist with the coordination and execution of client projects, as well as some administrative duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1-3 years of communications experience in a PR agency, corporation, association, legislative office or government agency. Public policy communications experience is a plus.

Strong written and interpersonal communications skills

Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail

Team-oriented with positive attitude

Ability to write clearly and concisely on short deadlines while varying writing styles to target audiences

Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on track

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work may include, and is not limited to, any or all of the following:

Support client accounts by developing press releases and other content, attending meetings, managing and developing media contacts, conducting research, tracking action items and meeting deadlines

Write, edit and proofread materials ensuring quality and consistency

Identify and work with media to pitch stories and build relationships for client and firm

Use social media tools on a regular basis to amplify and monitor impact of client messages

Daily and ad hoc media clip reporting to identify opportunities for client engagement

Demonstrate understanding and implementation of social media tools

Participate in new business process including research, proposal and pitch preparation

Respond in a timely and professional manner to client requests or needs

The Herald Group presents unique opportunities for advancement of innovative professionals seeking to excel in a growing, fast-paced environment.

Benefits include

• Health, Dental & Vision plans for all employees
• 401(k) Plan with matching & profit sharing
• 4 weeks of PTO your first year
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Transportation subsidy
• In-office & work-from-home hybrid schedule

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