Junior Communications & Operations Associate

Comella & Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Comella & Co. is seeking a junior Associate to help with day-to-day operations and client communications. You will report to the COO and contribute to scheduling, contact management, and research while gaining hands-on experience in public affairs.

The role emphasizes initiative, attention to detail, and professional writing, with a collaborative team focused on delivering clear, effective communications for clients and leadership.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in communications, political campaigns, or government.
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Initiative and resourcefulness; ability to own assignments and follow through.
• Judgment to balance independent work with seeking guidance as needed.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Clear, professional writing and communications with internal/external contacts.
• Discretion handling confidential firm and client information.
• Curiosity about news, media, business and public affairs; willingness to research new topics.
• Familiarity with calendars, spreadsheets, and shared documents; willingness to learn new tools.
• Proficiency with Canva is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the COO to support day-to-day firm operations and client communications work, with time split between the two.
• Coordinate scheduling and maintain calendars; arrange meetings with clients and prospects and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain accurate contact lists for clients, prospects, and leadership, updating records as relationships evolve.
• Coordinate light office needs, including supplies, mail, meeting setup, and vendor communication.
• Support client teams by monitoring news, pulling media clips, and compiling coverage summaries.
• Research issues, companies, reporters, and developing stories; help build targeted media lists.
• Assist in developing presentations and decks by gathering research and formatting slides for client work.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Time management

Professional writing

Discretion

Research skills

Presentations

Collaboration

Tools

Google Workspace

Monday.com

Canva

Job description

Comella & Co. is seeking a junior Associate to help with day-to-day operations and client communications. You will report to the COO and contribute to scheduling, contact management, and research while gaining hands-on experience in public affairs.

The role emphasizes initiative, attention to detail, and professional writing, with a collaborative team focused on delivering clear, effective communications for clients and leadership.