Strategic Communications Consultants (Digital Marketing, Public Affairs, PR)

Proof Strategies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Proof Strategies seeks thoughtful, adaptable communications professionals for its Washington, DC area office. Roles span account executive to director levels with 2–10+ years of experience.

The work includes strategic communications, public affairs, media relations, and digital marketing for corporate, nonprofit, and government clients. Ideal candidates are collaborative, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working in fast-paced, politically sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• 2-10+ years of full-time (non-internship) experience in strategic communications, public relations, public affairs, marketing communications, or stakeholder engagement.
• Agency experience preferred but not required.
• Comfort communicating directly with clients and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to operate thoughtfully in politically sensitive, fast-moving, or high-visibility environments while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
• Experience working with nonprofit, corporate, government, energy, health care, advocacy, or policy-focused organizations is a plus.
• Familiarity with media monitoring, CRM, email marketing, or communications platforms such as Meltwater, Salesforce, Mailchimp, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, or similar tools is preferred.
• Interest in how emerging technologies and AI-supported workflows can improve research, strategic insight, content development, and communications execution.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, marketing, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Integrated communications campaigns involving public relations, digital strategy, content development, and marketing initiatives.
• Earned media strategy, media relations, and reporter outreach across national, regional, trade, and policy-focused outlets.
• Public affairs and stakeholder engagement initiatives involving government, nonprofit, energy, health care, and mission-driven organizations.
• Website strategy, content management, and website development projects in collaboration with external developers and creative partners.
• Executive visibility and thought leadership efforts, including op-eds, speeches, briefing materials, and executive communication.
• Event strategy and coordination, including stakeholder convenings, media events, and policy-focused gatherings.
• Email marketing strategy and execution, including newsletters, audience segmentation, automation, and performance reporting.
• Legislative, regulatory, and policy monitoring across federal, state, and local government landscapes.
• Research, intelligence gathering, and analysis to identify emerging risks, opportunities, stakeholder dynamics, and policy developments.
• Monitoring media, policy, and stakeholder landscapes to identify risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Drafting and editing communications materials, including press materials, client memos, briefings, presentations, and strategic recommendations.
• Supporting new business efforts, including research, proposal development, and pitch materials.
• Helping contribute to a growing office environment where people are encouraged to take initiative and grow beyond rigid role definitions

Skills

Client communication

Project management

Public relations

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Content development

Email marketing

Research

Meltwater

Salesforce

Mailchimp

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Meltwater

Salesforce

Mailchimp

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

Job description

At Proof Strategies, we believe trust is earned, and we work every day to help our clients do just that. As a "right-sized" agency, we pride ourselves on delivering senior-level counsel, hands-on partnership, and broad communications expertise for mission-driven partners.

As our Washington, D.C. office continues to grow, we are always interested in connecting with thoughtful, adaptable communications professionals across a range of experience levels and backgrounds. From Account Executives to Account Directors, we are open to candidates with approximately 2-10+ years of experience depending on background, expertise, and specialization. Our work spans strategic communications, public affairs, media relations, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, and digital marketing across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.

We are looking for people who are sharp, collaborative, curious, and motivated by growth. The ideal candidates are comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating directly with clients, adapting quickly, and operating thoughtfully in politically sensitive or fast-moving environments. Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, professionalism, and a sense of humor are just as important to us as technical communications skills. Experience working at a firm, or participation in new business efforts is a big plus!

You’ll work closely with senior leadership as part of a collaborative team that values accountability, initiative and strategic thinking. Good humor is a must! Only candidates residing in the greater Washington, D.C. area will be considered.

What You Might Work On

• Integrated communications campaigns involving public relations, digital strategy, content development, and marketing initiatives
• Earned media strategy, media relations, and reporter outreach across national, regional, trade, and policy-focused outlets
• Public affairs and stakeholder engagement initiatives involving government, nonprofit, energy, health care, and mission-driven organizations
• Website strategy, content management, and website development projects in collaboration with external developers and creative partners
• Executive visibility and thought leadership efforts, including op-eds, speeches, briefing materials, and executive communication
• Event strategy and coordination, including stakeholder convenings, media events, and policy-focused gatherings
• Email marketing strategy and execution, including newsletters, audience segmentation, automation, and performance reporting
• Legislative, regulatory, and policy monitoring across federal, state, and local government landscapes
• Research, intelligence gathering, and analysis to identify emerging risks, opportunities, stakeholder dynamics, and policy developments
• Monitoring media, policy, and stakeholder landscapes to identify risks, trends, and opportunities
• Drafting and editing communications materials, including press materials, client memos, briefings, presentations, and strategic recommendations
• Supporting new business efforts, including research, proposal development, and pitch materials
• Helping contribute to a growing office environment where people are encouraged to take initiative and grow beyond rigid role definitions

Qualifications & Experience

• 2-10+ years of full-time (non-internship) experience in strategic communications, public relations, public affairs, marketing communications, or stakeholder engagement
• Agency experience preferred but not required
• Comfort communicating directly with clients and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to operate thoughtfully in politically sensitive, fast-moving, or high-visibility environments while exercising sound judgment and professionalism
• Experience working with nonprofit, corporate, government, energy, health care, advocacy, or policy-focused organizations is a plus
• Familiarity with media monitoring, CRM, email marketing, or communications platforms such as Meltwater, Salesforce, Mailchimp, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, or similar tools is preferred
• Interest in how emerging technologies and AI-supported workflows can improve research, strategic insight, content development, and communications execution
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, marketing, or a related field preferred

Work Hours & Environment

Employees are entrusted to work a schedule that facilitates the successful execution of their responsibilities and ensures accessibility to both internal and external stakeholders. Employees based in the U.S. are required to work two days per week in the office, located near Gallery Pl-Chinatown, and three days remotely. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with allowances for flexibility as necessary.