Impactful Crisis & Strategic Communications Associate (Hybrid)

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Lifeinsurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Sitrick And Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is seeking an Associate to join its Crisis & Strategic Communications team. You will support day-to-day operations across a multi-office environment and help improve administrative processes.

Responsibilities include monitoring, research, drafting reports and press releases, building media lists, scheduling, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or Political Science is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in an agency, strategic consulting firm, political campaign, law, or executive support role.
• Proficient with MS Office and familiarity with media intelligence platforms.
• Ability to read legal documents and use resources like PACER and LexisNexis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily legacy and social media monitoring and analysis using industry platforms; prepare briefings and summaries for distribution.
• Conduct research and analysis for the firm's clients, using AI-assisted research and monitoring tools to work efficiently and surface insights faster; verify and validate sources for accuracy and completeness.
• Draft and proofread reports, memos, and press releases — including using generative AI tools to accelerate first drafts, with all output reviewed and finalized by a human.
• Develop social and legacy media lists and, with direction from executives, strategic plans.
• Assist with business development; prepare executive summaries and briefing documents.
• Assist with scheduling, calendar management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information, financial documents, and records.
• Balance workload and meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Assist with after-hours or weekend support as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Research and analytical skills

Multitasking and prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or Political Science

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Cision

Muck Rack

Meltwater

Critical Mention

PACER

LexisNexis

Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude)

Job description

Sitrick And Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is seeking an Associate to join its Crisis & Strategic Communications team. You will support day-to-day operations across a multi-office environment and help improve administrative processes.

Responsibilities include monitoring, research, drafting reports and press releases, building media lists, scheduling, and maintaining confidentiality while delivering high-quality work.