Hybrid PR Associate: Client Experience & Strategy

Adelphi Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC seeks an Associate to join our Corporate and Public Affairs team on a hybrid schedule. You will execute communications, reputation management, and earned media strategies for clients at the business-policy-media intersection, owning workstreams and delivering research, materials, and staff-ready proposals.

The role emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and strong writing; you will balance multiple priorities and learn from senior team members while contributing

Qualifications

• Entry-level or 1 year of professional/internship experience in communications, PR, or a related field.
• Familiarity with PR and media relations fundamentals.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex policy or corporate issues into clear, compelling narratives for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Media Relations & Strategy: Build and maintain targeted media lists, draft 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.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Media relations fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC seeks an Associate to join our Corporate and Public Affairs team on a hybrid schedule. You will execute communications, reputation management, and earned media strategies for clients at the business-policy-media intersection, owning workstreams and delivering research, materials, and staff-ready proposals.

The role emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and strong writing; you will balance multiple priorities and learn from senior team members while contributing