Hybrid Strategic Communications Associate

Precision; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunity

Hybrid work plan

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Floating holidays

Dev stipend

Job summary

Precision is seeking an Associate for its Strategic Communications team in New York, NY or Washington, DC. The role executes client communications strategies for a diverse set of organizations.

You will produce press materials, stay current with media trends, and support media relations while collaborating across teams. The position emphasizes timely, clear, and audience-focused messaging within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Political Science, or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in a communications role either in-house, agency, political campaign, government or consultancy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and voice across formats and audiences.
• Solid research and information-gathering skills, with sound judgement about source credibility.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and/or interest in corporate, advocacy or political campaign environment.
• Experience and/or interest in press relations, message development and strategic planning.
• Creativity, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operational needs of client accounts, ensuring materials are accurate and accessible.
• Support the execution of client projects and own defined deliverables from start to finish.
• Produce high-quality first drafts of communications materials, including press releases, pitches, op-eds, and thought leadership content.
• Maintain knowledge of media industry trends, emerging platforms, and the evolving media landscape.
• Support media relations efforts, including media list development, reporter outreach, coverage tracking, and interview coordination.
• Research and draft messaging reflecting the client’s vision, voice, and audience.
• Collaborate across internal teams and functions to move client work forward.
• Communicate clearly with peers, client leads, and small audiences, including internal presentations.
• Share knowledge with the team and support onboarding of newer staff or interns.
• Deliver work on time and to a quality standard; keep trackers and resources organized.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Editing & proofreading

Research & information gathering

Time management & multitasking

Audience-focused messaging

Experience in communications role

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, English, Political Science, or related field

Job description

Precision is seeking an Associate for its Strategic Communications team in New York, NY or Washington, DC. The role executes client communications strategies for a diverse set of organizations.

You will produce press materials, stay current with media trends, and support media relations while collaborating across teams. The position emphasizes timely, clear, and audience-focused messaging within a hybrid work model.