Strategic Communications Analyst

Capstone Hill Search; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A strategic communications agency is hiring a Corporate Communications Associate to assist in high-impact PR projects. The role requires 1–3 years of experience in public relations or crisis communications, with a focus on financial services and litigation projects. Responsibilities include drafting press releases, monitoring media, and collaborating with teams for effective communication initiatives. The position offers a hybrid work setup and a base salary in the range of $75,000 to $85,000, along with an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or crisis communications.
• Background in financial services PR, litigation communications, crisis management.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and press analytics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic communications for clients facing sensitive issues.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media statements, and Q&A documents.
• Monitor media coverage and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong critical thinking and strategic problem-solving

Proactive and collaborative

Highly organized with attention to detail

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Press analytics

Social media platforms

Job description

Overview

Strategic communications agency is hiring a Corporate Communications Associate with 1–3 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or crisis management to work on high-profile projects in financial services, litigation, shareholder activism, fintech, and/or crypto.

This role will work on high-impact PR and strategic communications projects that shape client reputations and gain experience in financial, litigation, and crisis communications from day one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic communications for clients facing high‑stakes or sensitive issues.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, media statements, talking points, and Q&A documents.
• Monitor media coverage, social media, and news cycles to provide insights and actionable recommendations.
• Support senior team members to ensure timely and effective delivery of communications initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain consistent messaging across channels.
• Support new business efforts through research, proposals, and thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or crisis communications at an agency.
• Background in financial services PR, litigation communications, crisis management, shareholder activism, financial communications, crypto PR, and/or fintech PR.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong critical thinking and strategic problem‑solving under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools, press analytics, and social media platforms.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive, collaborative, and committed to delivering excellence.

Compensation

Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus

Work Setup

Hybrid (2–3 days/week in‑office)

Experience Level

1–3 years

Industries

Financial Services PR, Litigation Communications, Crisis Management, Shareholder Activism, Crypto PR, Fintech PR, Financial Communications

Apply now if the above sounds like you. Fully remote candidates and those that require relocation support will not be considered.