Social Impact Communications Strategist

West End Strategy Team; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid parental leave

401k plan

Job summary

West End Strategy Team, a premier strategic communications firm in Washington, DC, seeks communications professionals with three to five years in agency, nonprofit, government, media, or think tank settings. The Strategist will support clients’ strategic communications objectives, manage project plans, draft content, pitch stories, and coordinate client meetings in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes background in strategic communications, strong writing, media fluency, and

Qualifications

• Track record of success in public relations, agency or issue advocacy work.
• Strong writing skills, media fluency, and project coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and update project plans for client deliverables.
• Draft internal documents to support client coordination.
• Monitor media coverage and news relevant to client issue areas.
• Research reporters, issue areas and potential stories; vet media opportunities.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests.
• Develop and pitch stories to the press and support client meetings.
• Partner with teams to execute social media campaigns and paid media tactics.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Project coordination

Writing skills

Media fluency

Team collaboration

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

West End Strategy Team, a premier strategic communications firm in Washington, DC, seeks communications professionals with three to five years in agency, nonprofit, government, media, or think tank settings. The Strategist will support clients’ strategic communications objectives, manage project plans, draft content, pitch stories, and coordinate client meetings in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes background in strategic communications, strong writing, media fluency, and