Emerging Public Affairs & Corporate Communications Associate

Interpublic; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work schedule

Résumé du poste

Weber Shandwick seeks an Associate to join the Corporate & Public Affairs team in Washington, D.C. on a hybrid schedule.

You will execute communications, reputation management, and earned media strategies for clients at the intersection of business, policy, media, and culture, taking ownership of workstreams and collaborating with senior team members. You will develop research, create materials, and staff projects while balancing shifting priorities and delivering for clients.

Qualifications

• Entry-level or 1 year of professional/internship experience in communications, PR, or a related field (agency, Capitol Hill, strategic consulting firm, political campaign, trade association, or similar setting).
• Familiarity with PR and media relations fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsabilités

• Media Relations & Strategy: Build and maintain targeted media lists, draft compelling pitches and press releases, and conduct outreach to reporters across business, policy, and trade publications.
• Content Development: Draft press releases, statements, talking points, social media copy, and briefing materials for senior review and client delivery.
• Monitoring & Analysis: Track client news, issues and policy developments, and compile daily and weekly coverage reports for clients.
• Research & Intelligence: Conduct research on companies, issues, stakeholders and competitors, and summarize findings in clear memos for the team.
• Strategic Ideation: Actively participate in team brainstorms, bringing fresh, culturally resonant ideas to advance client priorities.
• Account Support: Prepare for and participate in client meetings, including drafting agendas, capturing notes and action items, and updating trackers and status documents.
• Growth & New Business: Actively participate in new business efforts by contributing to research and drafting proposals.

Connaissances

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Weber Shandwick seeks an Associate to join the Corporate & Public Affairs team in Washington, D.C. on a hybrid schedule.

You will execute communications, reputation management, and earned media strategies for clients at the intersection of business, policy, media, and culture, taking ownership of workstreams and collaborating with senior team members. You will develop research, create materials, and staff projects while balancing shifting priorities and delivering for clients.