Hybrid: Impact & Sustainability Communications Associate

WSA IPG DXTRA; Washington; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC is seeking a curious Associate to join the Social Impact & Sustainability team. You will contribute to developing and executing communications strategies for nonprofit, foundation, and corporate clients aiming to drive tangible change.

Based in our DC office on a hybrid schedule, you will coordinate multiple projects, draft messaging, build media lists, and analyze trends. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in PR, strong MS Office skills, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple client projects, handling scheduling, logistics, timelines, notes, and follow-up actions.
• Identify and build relationships with reporters across national, trade, local, and emerging outlets.
• Draft internal and external messaging, press releases, pitches, and media lists.
• Research social impact trends, opportunities, and policy developments; analyze client and competitor media coverage.
• Support creative communications strategies to meet client objectives.
• Contribute to new business by researching and drafting proposals.
• Foster relationships with clients and internal colleagues.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC is seeking a curious Associate to join the Social Impact & Sustainability team. You will contribute to developing and executing communications strategies for nonprofit, foundation, and corporate clients aiming to drive tangible change.

Based in our DC office on a hybrid schedule, you will coordinate multiple projects, draft messaging, build media lists, and analyze trends. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in PR, strong MS Office skills, and a Bachelor’s degree.