Communications Associate

Moment Strategies; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Moment Strategies, located in downtown Detroit, MI, is recognized as one of the top Public Relations Consulting firms in Michigan. The firm specializes in crisis communications, public relations and issue advocacy, helping clients craft clear messages for key audiences.

The Communications Associate reports to the Founder & CEO, supporting Communications Managers and account leads to deliver top-notch PR services.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, business, or a related field is required.
• 1–2 years of professional communications experience, including relevant internships, is required.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work with competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in news, current events, and Michigan’s public affairs landscape.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and major social media platforms.
• Previous experience at a public relations or communications firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and proofs public relations materials, including press releases, media advisories, talking points, and social media content.
• Monitors media coverage and produces daily media clips.
• Conducts research, maintains media lists, coordinates event logistics, and updates project plans.
• Works closely with account teams to ensure campaigns stay on schedule and are well organized.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Oral communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organization

Michigan public affairs interest

Microsoft 365

Social media platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, PR, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Moment Strategies, located in downtown Detroit, MI, is recognized as one of the top Public Relations Consulting firms in Michigan. The Firm specializes in crisis communications, public relations and issue advocacy. The Firm helps clients craft clear, consistent messages that connects with the great community’s needs and delivers them to the audiences and stakeholders that matter most.

The Communications Associate Position

The Communications Associate reports to the Founder & CEO while providing essential support to Communications Managers and account leads ensuring the delivery of top-notch public relations services to the Firm's clients. This early-career position offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation in crisis communications, public relations, and issue advocacy while learning directly from senior PR professionals at a high-growth firm.

The Communications Associate drafts and proofreads public relations materials, including press releases, media advisories, talking points, and social media content. The role monitors media coverage, produces daily media clips, conducts research, maintains media lists, coordinates event logistics, and updates project plans. Working closely with account teams, the Communications Associate is accountable for accurate, timely, and well-organized work that keeps client campaigns on schedule.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, business, or a related field is required
• 1-2 years of professional communications experience, including relevant internships, is required
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Clear and effective written and oral communication
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work with competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interest in news, current events, and Michigan's public affairs landscape
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and major social media platforms
• Previous experience at a public relations or communications firm preferred

Compensation, Benefits and Structure

The Communications Associate position offers a competitive salary based on skills and experience and a well-rounded benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position; in-office presence in the downtown Detroit, MI office is required a minimum of three days per week.

Recruitment Process for the Communications Associate Position

The recruitment process includes a combination of preliminary phone screens and interviews, and a pre-employment background check. The process is designed to ensure that candidates are aligned with our client's mission and vision.

Moment Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse candidate pool.