Senior Corporate Affairs & Public Relations Strategist

Interpublic; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Associate for Corporate & Public Affairs on a hybrid, full-time basis. You will execute comprehensive communications and reputation management strategies for clients at the intersection of business, policy, media, and culture, working across planning to execution with client teams.

The role emphasizes leadership in messaging, media outreach, and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to develop expertise in corporate positioning and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or PR.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to translate complex issues for various audiences.
• Comfort using AI tools for research, monitoring, and drafting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with media database and monitoring tools.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Content development: write press releases, statements, messaging frameworks, talking points, op-eds, and social media copy.
• Media relations: build targeted media lists; pitch reporters; prepare spokespeople for interviews.
• Corporate communications: plan and execute announcements, positioning and reputation programs.
• Public affairs: map and support outreach to policymakers and industry groups.
• Research: synthesize data into insights on trends, policy developments, and media coverage.
• Executive communications: vet opportunities and prepare briefing materials.
• Monitoring: track developments and prepare concise client reports.
• Client experience: maintain agendas, meeting notes, and timelines.

Skills

Strong writing/editing

Media landscape expertise

AI tools for research/drafting

MS Office proficiency

Media databases/monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Media monitoring tools

MS Office

Job description

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Associate for Corporate & Public Affairs on a hybrid, full-time basis. You will execute comprehensive communications and reputation management strategies for clients at the intersection of business, policy, media, and culture, working across planning to execution with client teams.

The role emphasizes leadership in messaging, media outreach, and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to develop expertise in corporate positioning and