Communications Fellow - Earned Media & Public Affairs

NP Agency; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office Monday-Thursday

28 hours per week

6-month contract with extension

Job summary

New Paradigm Agency in Washington, DC, is seeking a Communications Fellow to support earned media strategies for nonprofit, corporate, advocacy, and political clients. The role thrives in an agency setting, handling multiple clients and rapid digital work while delivering high-quality results on deadlines.

Ideal candidates possess strong written communication, exceptional organization, and sharp political instincts.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort interfacing with clients, media, and external partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit communications materials including press releases, media advisories, talking points, op-eds, social posts, emails, and messaging documents.
• Monitor, collect, and organize press clips and media coverage.
• Assist with drafting and distributing press materials, pitching reporters, coordinating interviews, staffing press conferences, and supporting rapid-response moments.
• Support logistics and communications execution for press conferences and public-facing activations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to manage timelines, deliverables, and client needs.
• Conduct audience research to support communications strategy.

Skills

Strong communication

Client-facing

Project management

Detail-oriented

Tools

Mailchimp

Constant Contact

Action Network

Every Action

Meltwater

Job description

New Paradigm Agency in Washington, DC, is seeking a Communications Fellow to support earned media strategies for nonprofit, corporate, advocacy, and political clients. The role thrives in an agency setting, handling multiple clients and rapid digital work while delivering high-quality results on deadlines.

Ideal candidates possess strong written communication, exceptional organization, and sharp political instincts.