Strategic Communications Associate: Media & Strategy Hybrid

Second Day; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 50 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible schedule

Professional development curriculum

401K match

FSA contribution

Work from home flexibility

Résumé du poste

Raben is a Washington, DC–based public policy and strategic communications consultancy seeking an Associate for the Strategic Communications practice. The role emphasizes hands-on media relations, project management, and client service with a concierge-like approach.

The position is hybrid with in-office days in Washington, DC. Candidates should have 1–2 years in media relations and a sound understanding of national and local media landscapes, plus strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of media relations experience required, politics/public policy a plus.
• Understanding of national and local media landscapes.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable project coordination skills across multiple assignments.

Responsabilités

• Staff client teams on overall task and project management, capturing notes, scheduling calls, developing agendas, and responding to client requests.
• Contribute to the creation, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and tactical communications plans. Engage with clients regarding strategy, approach, and priorities.
• Drive on tactical execution within a range of media and communications needs, in particular serving as a media liaison (maintain relationships with journalists, manage press lists, develop media collateral, engage in targeted pitching).
• Track and assess analytics; prepare summative reports, memoranda, etc. Identify options for ongoing improvement and strengthening of target metrics.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and staffing of media events, convenings, conference calls, trainings, panels, etc., including venue logistics, registrations, and on-site support.
• Contribute to the organizational goals of the firm's Strategic Communications practice area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Media relations

Project coordination

Written communication

Time management

Description du poste

Raben is a Washington, DC–based public policy and strategic communications consultancy seeking an Associate for the Strategic Communications practice. The role emphasizes hands-on media relations, project management, and client service with a concierge-like approach.

The position is hybrid with in-office days in Washington, DC. Candidates should have 1–2 years in media relations and a sound understanding of national and local media landscapes, plus strong written and oral communication skills.