Strategic Communications Associate — Crisis & IR

August; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

August, a strategic communications advisory firm, seeks an Associate to join its fast-growing team in New York or Los Angeles. You will assist with managing client engagements focused on crisis management, litigation support, and investor relations, developing written materials, and shaping the firm’s strategic direction.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong writing, research, and critical-thinking skills, able to adapt quickly and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates with up to 2+ years of full-time, post-collegiate work experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong interest in crisis communications and litigation support
• Exceptional writing, research, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage projects and multitask while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Familiarity and comfort with utilizing research databases and social media platforms
• Aptitude for producing high-quality work product in high-stakes situations and within a short timeframe
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Office, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Conduct research assignments (background research for new business meetings, reporter briefing packets, media lists, case studies, benchmarking research, etc.)
• Support colleagues in developing written communications materials (key messaging, talking points, press releases, Q&As, memos, presentations, announcement rollouts, pitch notes, etc.)
• Prepare analyses based on research of media coverage and relevant industry trends
• Monitor and circulate media coverage in real time for numerous client engagements
• Actively participate in internal and client meetings
• Participate in training sessions on our industries and practice areas, including how to develop your professional network and “pitch” the firm
• Consistently engage with colleagues to seek new challenges that provide opportunities for growth and development
• Embody an entrepreneurial mindset and approach in supporting August’s internal, administrative, and marketing functions

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Crisis communications

Research skills

Project management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

August, a strategic communications advisory firm, seeks an Associate to join its fast-growing team in New York or Los Angeles. You will assist with managing client engagements focused on crisis management, litigation support, and investor relations, developing written materials, and shaping the firm’s strategic direction.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong writing, research, and critical-thinking skills, able to adapt quickly and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.