Strategic Communications & Policy Associate

Beam Strategy Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Hybrid in-person role

Job summary

Beam Strategy Group in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate to support cross‑portfolio client work across communications, public affairs, management and strategy consulting. The role is hybrid in‑person with travel as needed, offering a hands‑on environment where Associate contributes directly to delivering client outcomes and grows through exposure across capabilities.

Ideal candidates are self‑starters with strong judgment, capable of building relationships with clients and internal teams,

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of experience in strategy, consulting, public affairs, communications, political or campaign work.
• Strong executor with sharp organizational instincts, meets deadlines, communicates proactively.
• Experience in fast-moving or resource-constrained environments.
• Some client-facing or stakeholder-facing experience, or readiness to start with support.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills for polished, clear work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and building structure where little exists.

Responsibilities

• Execution and Delivery: Build and send daily media clips, monitor coverage, and summarize trends.
• Client Engagement: Support day-to-day client relationships and capture needs accurately.
• Cross-Portfolio Delivery: Take on engagements across the firm's work, adapt quickly to new topics.
• Building and Growing: Contribute to systems, processes, and standards as the firm grows.

Skills

Strategic communications

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Community engagement

Executive counsel

Job description

Beam Strategy Group in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate to support cross‑portfolio client work across communications, public affairs, management and strategy consulting. The role is hybrid in‑person with travel as needed, offering a hands‑on environment where Associate contributes directly to delivering client outcomes and grows through exposure across capabilities.

Ideal candidates are self‑starters with strong judgment, capable of building relationships with clients and internal teams,