Communications Associate

TalentHop; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

TalentHop is seeking a Communications Associate to support the Communications and Marketing teams by managing media outreach and crafting content that communicates the organization’s impact. You will assist with program rollouts and help shape the public image of our client with strong organization, attention to detail, and good judgment.

The role involves creating press materials, coordinating with the digital team for social copy, and providing administrative support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field.
• 1-2 years of communications or media relations experience relevant to the organization's focus areas.
• Proven research and writing skills with experience in media pitching and event management
• Strong organization, multitasking abilities, and professional demeanor
• Preferred experience in media and marketing related to health, education, economic development, climate change, or women's empowerment
• Familiarity with social media platforms and media research tools such as Cision and Lexis/Nexis

Responsibilities

• Support earned media outreach, including building media lists and assisting with pitching efforts
• Create and manage content such as press releases, op-eds, briefings, and board materials
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, proofreading, and coordinating meetings
• Collaborate with the digital team on social media copy for press releases
• Assist with long-term communications projects

Skills

Media outreach

Content writing

Social media copy

Organizational skills

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Tools

Cision

LexisNexis

Job description

The organization is an operating foundation focused on addressing complex social challenges by creating economic opportunity, improving public health, and encouraging civic engagement. It collaborates with strategic partners across business, government, and nonprofit sectors to develop programs that deliver measurable impact efficiently.

About the Opportunity:

The COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE supports the Communications and Marketing teams by managing media outreach, crafting content that communicates the organization's impact, and assisting with program rollouts. This role influences the organization's public image and requires strong organization, attention to detail, and sound judgment to ensure accurate representation.

Responsibilities:

• Support earned media outreach, including building media lists and assisting with pitching efforts
• Create and manage content such as press releases, op-eds, briefings, and board materials
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, proofreading, and coordinating meetings
• Collaborate with the digital team on social media copy for press releases
• Assist with long-term communications projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field
• 1-2 years of communications or media relations experience relevant to the organization's focus areas
• Proven research and writing skills with experience in media pitching and event managementStrong organization, multitasking abilities, and professional demeanor
• Preferred experience in media and marketing related to health, education, economic development, climate change, or women's empowerment
• Familiarity with social media platforms and media research tools such as Cision and Lexis/Nexis

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• Estimated annual salary range of $52,000 to $57,000, depending on experience
• Eligibility for overtime pay
• Salary based on NYC market rates, subject to adjustment for remote work
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.