Senior Associate, Corporate & Public Affairs

Weber Shandwick; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 59.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office

Descripción de la vacante

Weber Shandwick, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a curious, creative Senior Associate to join our Corporate and Public Affairs team on the Weber Advisory unit. You will execute communications, reputation management, and earned-media strategies for high-profile corporate, advocacy, and public-sector clients operating at the intersection of business, policy, media, and culture.

You will draft strategic materials, monitor media, research industry trends, and support account management with

Formación

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, public relations or public affairs (agency or Capitol Hill experience a strong plus).
• A strong understanding of the media landscape, particularly within the Beltway and national media.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex policy or corporate issues into clear, compelling narratives for various audiences.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsabilidades

• Content Development: Draft high-quality, strategic written materials, including press releases, op-eds, messaging frameworks, executive briefing documents, and social media copy.
• Media Relations & Strategy: Proactively monitor the media landscape, build and maintain targeted media lists, draft compelling pitches, and conduct outreach to reporters across business, policy, and trade publications.
• Research & Intelligence: Conduct in-depth research and synthesize complex data into digestible insights regarding industry trends, legislative/regulatory developments, competitor activity, and media coverage to inform client strategy.
• Strategic Ideation: Actively participate in team brainstorms, bringing fresh, culturally resonant ideas to the table to advance client priorities.
• Client Experience & Account Support: Support account management by coordinating team and client meetings, developing status reports, and helping to manage and track deadlines.

Conocimientos

Writing & editing

Media relations

Communications

Public affairs

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Weber Shandwick, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a curious, creative Senior Associate to join our Corporate and Public Affairs team on the Weber Advisory unit. You will execute communications, reputation management, and earned-media strategies for high-profile corporate, advocacy, and public-sector clients operating at the intersection of business, policy, media, and culture.

You will draft strategic materials, monitor media, research industry trends, and support account management with