Associate, Social Impact & Sustainability

Adelphi Group; Washington; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, purpose-driven Associate to join our integrated Social Impact & Sustainability team in Washington, DC. You will help develop and execute communications strategies for nonprofit, foundation, and corporate clients aiming to drive tangible impact.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in communications or PR, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong writing and collaboration skills. This hybrid role offers daily in-office presence in DC with flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Account & Project Coordination: support scheduling, logistics, timelines and notes.
• Media Relations: build relationships with reporters across national and local outlets.
• Content Development: draft press materials and media lists.
• Research & Insights: analyze social impact trends and client coverage.
• Strategic Support: assist in creating and executing communications strategies.
• Growth & New Business: contribute to research and proposals.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Agency:

Weber Shandwick

Job Function:

Communications and PR

Job Subfunction:

Public Relations

Job Description:

Title: Associate, Social Impact & Sustainability

Who We Are

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency working at the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers and content creators who engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service, creativity, collaboration, and our people. We engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations that last.

About the Role

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, purpose-driven, and media-savvy Associate to join our integrated Social Impact & Sustainability team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and execution of communications strategies for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit, foundation, and corporate clients seeking to make a tangible impact. You will operate at the intersection of social change, business, policy, media, and culture, helping clients navigate a complex and rapidly evolving landscape.

This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule.

About You

You are a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with a passion for driving change and a foundational understanding of how to build and protect a brand’s reputation. You bring a strong work ethic, solid time management skills, and an eagerness to contribute to high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. Armed with a resilient mindset, deep curiosity, and a healthy sense of humor, you take initiative and are always looking for ways to support your team and drive the work forward.

What You’ll Do

• Account & Project Coordination: Contribute to multiple client projects simultaneously, providing essential client service administration support (e.g., handling scheduling, logistics, developing timelines, preparing notes, and drafting follow-up actions) while keeping senior leaders informed of project status.
• Media Relations: Identify and build relationships with key reporters across national, trade, local, and emerging outlets.
• Content Development: Draft and develop high-quality internal and external messaging, including press releases, media pitches, and targeted media lists.
• Research & Insights: Conduct thorough research and analysis on social impact trends, business opportunities, and policy/social developments. You will also compile and analyze client and competitor media coverage.
• Strategic Support: Support the creation and execution of creative communications strategies that effectively meet and exceed client objectives.
• Growth & New Business: Actively participate in new business efforts by contributing to research and drafting proposals.
• Relationship Building: Foster and build strong, trusted relationships with both clients and internal colleagues.

What You’ll Bring

• Basic Qualifications:1–3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs (ideally within an agency, nonprofit, government, Capitol Hill, Executive Branch, political campaign, or media setting).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Competencies:Subject Matter Passion: A strong background, interest in, and understanding of environmental sustainability, social impact, public affairs, and current events (including political or social issues).
• Communication & Precision: Exceptional attention to detail combined with strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Agility & Task Management: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, deliver quality work on a deadline, and adapt seamlessly to change.
• Future-Forward Mindset: An interest in continued learning opportunities and a proactive desire to leverage AI to drive communications objectives.
• Drive & Initiative: A strong work ethic with a resilient, solutions-oriented mindset.

ABOUT US

Weber Shandwick is the earned-first global communications agency. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, Weber Shandwick has won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including being named #1 in the Public Relations and Brand Strategies category on Fast Company’s 2024 + 2025 + 2026 Most Innovative Companies list, one of Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2023, PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year, ranked #1 on PRovoke’s Global Creative Index in 2024 and honored on Ad Age’sA-List in 2026, 2025, 2024 & 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019, in addition to being awarded Campaign Global’s PR Agency of the Year in 2023. Weber Shandwick was the most awarded PR agency at the 2023 and 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for the past three years, including earning the PR industry’s first-ever idea-led Cannes Grand Prix in the Brand Experience & Activation category and cumulatively earning more than250Cannes Lions. Weber Shandwick has also been named PR Agency of the Year by Campaign USin 2021, honored asPRovoke’sGlobal Agency of the Decade in 2020 and ranked #1 on PRovoke’s Global Creative Index in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, the firm was named PRWeek’sGlobal Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and was awarded PRWeek’s Purpose Agency of the Year in 2020 and 2021. Weber Shandwick also receivedHonorable Mention on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies in 2021, as the only PR agency featured. Weber Shandwick is part of Omnicom Public Relations and Omnicom (NYSE: OMC). For more information, visit https://www.webershandwick.com/.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. We’re passionate about expanding the boundaries of what we offer our clients by bringing diverse perspectives to the table. We’re always looking for new colleagues who reflect the best of our values: curiosity, inclusion, courage and impact.

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