Senior Associate, Public Affairs

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer contribution

Mobile phone stipend

Job summary

SKDK in New York is seeking a Senior Associate to craft communications materials and support diverse clients. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of relevant experience in media relations and strong writing skills, with a preference for a degree in relevant fields.

This role offers a salary range of $70,000-$78,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in media-intensive positions.
• Experience in political campaigns or media is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of AP Style required.

Responsibilities

• Craft communications materials like press releases and presentations.
• Conduct research projects that inform client work.
• Manage media coverage in local and national outlets.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Media relations

Social media strategies

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, political science, or public policy

Job description

About Us

SKDK is an award‑winning strategic communications, public affairs, and advertising agency. With offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Albany, and Los Angeles, SKDK partners with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, philanthropies, political candidates, and committees to solve complex challenges through integrated communications strategy, storytelling, content creation, crisis management, media placement, and digital innovation. Committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, SKDK delivers transformative results for its clients.

Whether it’s helping in a crisis, developing a media plan, honing a persuasive message or building a coalition, our Public Affairs team brings unmatched expertise to navigating complex issues and shaping narratives. There is no company that better understands the intersection of press, politics, and policy.

Overview

As a Senior Associate, you will work with a wide range of clients, including corporate, association, nonprofit and issue advocacy, and support the work of the firm to create deliverables that are creative, strong, and will help meet clients’ goals.

Responsibilities

• Crafting communications materials including pitches, press releases, presentations, communications plans, messaging, and social media content.
• Taking ownership of various research projects that will inform client work.
• Developing booker, producer, and reporter relationships.
• Securing and managing coverage in local and national print and broadcast outlets.
• Building media lists.
• Media monitoring, including broadcast, print, online and digital.
• Leading the development of client call meeting agendas and notes to ensure accuracy and strategic focus.
• Tracking client deliverables and timelines.
• Clearly communicating with clients and account teams.
• Brainstorming executable ideas to promote clients’ interests.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in writing, research, and media-intensive positions such as political campaigns, in media, government, agency, or similar organizations.
• Experience placing national print and broadcast stories, experience with diverse press is a plus.
• Strong writing and research skills with thorough knowledge of AP Style.
• A working knowledge of social media strategies for communications campaigns.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple projects and handle competing deadlines.
• A bachelor's degree with a preference in public relations, communications, political science, or public policy.

Benefits

SKDK is committed to equity. SKDK believes the target base compensation in this role is $70,000-$78,000. In addition to base salary, SKDK considers other key components as part of total compensation, including but not limited to an annual discretionary bonus, commission on new business, and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, such as skillset, level of experience, and location.

SKDK provides a generous benefits package including excellent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums; paid parental leave; time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time; 401(k) with an employer contribution, mobile phone stipend, public transportation benefits, and additional benefits.

SKDK believes in the growth and development of all our employees and therefore we offer:

• Professional development and career guidance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups
• A collegial and supportive office environment

Equal Opportunities

SKDK is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any protected category.