THG Fellow

The Herald Group; Washington; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid fellowship

Job summary

The Herald Group is seeking a highly motivated fellow to gain hands-on knowledge in public affairs and strategic communications. The fellowship is full-time and paid, with a program length of three months after which performance will be evaluated for potential full-time employment.

Ideal candidates have a graduate background in communications or public affairs, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Graduate with experience in communications and/or public affairs, as well as an interest in politics and policy
• Strong written and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong research skills
• Team-oriented and positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter who will seek out opportunities to assist team members

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality strategic communications services to clients
• Develop media lists and track media coverage (clip reporting)
• Conduct internet research to support campaigns and client needs
• Handle administrative tasks and project work
• Draft media pitches and press releases
• Draft social media posts for client accounts

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Public affairs/communications degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Herald Group is searching for a highly motivated, career-oriented individual looking to gain hands on knowledge of public affairs and strategic communications through our fellowship program.

The fellow should possess excellent interpersonal skills, good writing and verbal communication ability as well as be able to display excellent experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The candidate should be a team player, display an ability to multi-task and possess a keen attention to detail.

The Herald Group is a full-service public affairs firm in Washington, D.C., that provides strategic communications counsel to major corporations, trade associations and other organizations seeking to advance a policy position or raise awareness in Washington, D.C., or in state capitals. It is a fast-paced, energetic work environment, and fellows will be fully integrated into the inner workings of the firm, and interact with senior staff, including partners.

The fellow will play an integral part of client account teams, assisting in delivering high-quality strategic communications services to our clients. Fellows are full-time, and the program is three months after which the fellow will be evaluated for full time employment depending on performance.

Qualifications:

• Graduate with experience in communications and/or public affairs, as well as an interest in politics and policy
• Strong written and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong research skills
• Team-oriented and positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter who will seek out opportunities to assist team members

Prior Experience Should Include:

• Media list development
• Daily and ad hoc media clip reporting
• Internet research
• Administrative projects/tasks
• Media pitching
• Social media post drafting
• Press release drafting

• The fellowship is paid.