Associate, Crisis & Strategic Communications

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Lifeinsurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Sitrick And Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is seeking an Associate to join its Crisis & Strategic Communications team. You will support day-to-day operations across a multi-office environment and help improve administrative processes.

Responsibilities include monitoring, research, drafting reports and press releases, building media lists, scheduling, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or Political Science is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in an agency, strategic consulting firm, political campaign, law, or executive support role.
• Proficient with MS Office and familiarity with media intelligence platforms.
• Ability to read legal documents and use resources like PACER and LexisNexis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily legacy and social media monitoring and analysis using industry platforms; prepare briefings and summaries for distribution.
• Conduct research and analysis for the firm's clients, using AI-assisted research and monitoring tools to work efficiently and surface insights faster; verify and validate sources for accuracy and completeness.
• Draft and proofread reports, memos, and press releases — including using generative AI tools to accelerate first drafts, with all output reviewed and finalized by a human.
• Develop social and legacy media lists and, with direction from executives, strategic plans.
• Assist with business development; prepare executive summaries and briefing documents.
• Assist with scheduling, calendar management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information, financial documents, and records.
• Balance workload and meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Assist with after-hours or weekend support as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Research and analytical skills

Multitasking and prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or Political Science

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Cision

Muck Rack

Meltwater

Critical Mention

PACER

LexisNexis

Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude)

Job description

Sitrick And Company, which the NY Times called "The City's Most Prominent Crisis Management Firm," is one of the top strategic communications companies in the US. Founded in 1989, Sitrick focuses on corporate, financial, transactional, reputation and crisis communications. Clients include public and private companies as well as government agencies and high-profile individuals. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Sitrick has offices in Los Angeles, New York, North Carolina and Washington D.C.

Associate, Crisis & Strategic Communications

We are looking for an Associate to join our team.

In this role, you'll support the day-to-day operations of professionals across our multi-office environment, as well as help improve the group's administrative processes . This person must be able to prioritize , multitask, and operate with urgency to deliver prompt, high-quality work. This position will report to a Member of the Firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Summary)

• Conduct daily legacy and social media monitoring and analysis using industry platforms; prepare briefings and summaries for distribution
• Conduct research and analysis for the firm's clients , using AI-assisted research and monitoring tools to work efficiently and surface insights faster; verify and validate sources for accuracy and completeness
• Draft and proofread reports, memos, and press releases — including using generative AI tools to accelerate first drafts, with all output reviewed and finalized by a human
• Develop social and legacy media lists and, with direction from executives, strategic plans
• Assist with business development ; prepare executive summaries and briefing documents
• Assist with scheduling, calendar management
• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information, financial documents, and records
• Balance workload and meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects
• Assist with after-hours or weekend support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree , emphasis in Public Relations, Communications , Journalism , or Political Science is a plus
• 2 + years of experience in an agency, strategic consulting firm, political campaign, law, or executive support role
• Proficient with technology, with comfort adopting new tools quickly; familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) for drafting, research, and summarization is expected
• Proficient in MS Office ( Word, PowerPoint , Excel )
• Familiarity with media intelligence platforms such as Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater, Critical Mention is a plus
• Ability to read legal documents and use resources like PACER and LexisNexis is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote) subject to change

This is a non-exempt position with a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Sitrick And Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.