Hybrid Strategic Communications Account Coordinator

Ankura; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura, based in Washington, DC, seeks an Account Coordinator (Strategic Communications and Public Affairs) to support client service across its growing U.S. and international client base.

The role involves assisting communications plans, monitoring news and policy developments, analyzing client issues, and supporting account teams in various tasks. You will draft briefing papers, talking points, press releases, social media content, and presentations, and contribute to business development

Qualifications

• Prior work or internship experience in public relations and/or public affairs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to create error-free materials such as press releases, briefing memos, talking points, social media content, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to make positive contributions to successful teams
• Proven ability to deliver in detailed and time-sensitive projects

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of communications and public affairs strategies on behalf of major clients in a range of sectors.
• Monitor and analyze media, social media, and policy developments, as assigned, and draft timely reports for clients.
• Draft and deliver high-quality written products for internal and external purposes, including briefing papers, talking points, press releases, social media content, and presentations.
• Support business development, including through supporting development of proposal materials

Skills

Public relations

Public affairs

Strong writing

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Ankura, based in Washington, DC, seeks an Account Coordinator (Strategic Communications and Public Affairs) to support client service across its growing U.S. and international client base.

The role involves assisting communications plans, monitoring news and policy developments, analyzing client issues, and supporting account teams in various tasks. You will draft briefing papers, talking points, press releases, social media content, and presentations, and contribute to business development