Senior Associate, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications

Interpublic; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious Senior Associate to join our Washington, D.C. team on a hybrid schedule. You will develop PR content, manage media relations, and support corporate communications for clients at the intersection of business, policy, and culture.

You will work with stakeholders, craft messaging, and help executives prepare for interviews while tracking industry trends and delivering clear insights for strategy. A Bachelor's degree and strong writing are required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in corporate communications or PR.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; translate complex issues into clear narratives.
• Understanding of national media landscape (business, political, policy).
• Interest in business, policy, media and culture intersections.
• Comfort using AI tools for research, monitoring, and drafting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and media databases/monitoring tools.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Content Development: write press releases, statements, messaging frameworks, talking points, op-eds, and social content.
• Media Relations & Strategy: build media lists, pitch reporters, prepare spokespeople for interviews.
• Corporate Communications: support announcements, positioning, and reputation programs.
• Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement: map and support outreach to policymakers and groups.
• Research & Intelligence: synthesize data into insights on trends, policy, competitors, and media coverage.
• Executive Communications: prepare briefing books and interview materials for leaders.
• Monitoring & Analysis: track developments and turn into concise client reports.
• Client Experience & Account Support: manage agendas, notes, and timelines for clients.

Skills

Strong writing

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media databases

Monitoring tools

AI tools

Job description

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious Senior Associate to join our Washington, D.C. team on a hybrid schedule. You will develop PR content, manage media relations, and support corporate communications for clients at the intersection of business, policy, and culture.

You will work with stakeholders, craft messaging, and help executives prepare for interviews while tracking industry trends and delivering clear insights for strategy. A Bachelor's degree and strong writing are required.