School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Communications Associate

Employer Global Situation Room
Location Washington, DC
Type Full time
Apply by Not specified
More details https://www.globalsitroom.com/careers
Posted on June 25, 2024

Description

As a Communications Associate, you will support several clients, helping to create high-quality products and opportunities to elevate their message.  Central to our work in the Situation Room, from where we monitor news developments around the world.  We will look to your keen insights and analysis to identify emerging trends.  The role often involves the creation of compelling written content, along with the intricate organization of events, and precision outreach to journalists.  At GSR, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in contributing to some of the most important conversations taking place today.

Responsibilities:

  • Serving as a key member of the account team, developing core components from a client’s strategic plans

  • Exceeding client expectations with exceptional work

  • Independently managing multiple deliverables while working closely with internal teams on overall execution

  • Drafting written materials in a timely fashion with little input or editing required by account managers

  • Effectively engaging media on behalf of clients, including pitching stories, organizing interviews, and preparing background briefings

  • Compiling daily and weekly media monitoring reports for clients with insightful media summaries and analyses

  • Keeping a finger on the pulse of the latest news trends

  • Conducting in-depth research and analysis

  • Executing extraordinary client events, meetings, and virtual engagements

  • Working collaboratively with our business development team to identify potential clients

You’re perfect for this job if you have:

  • A BA/BS degree

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a public relations /  communications agency, or relevant in-house experience

  • A demonstrated understanding of news media

  • Experience writing and developing press materials, including media pitches

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

  • Familiarity with social media marketing strategies and analytics

  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

  • A collaborative, positive attitude and you are self-motivated

Benefits:

  • Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance, paid in full

  • Year-end bonus eligibility based on work review

  • Eligibility after 1 year of full-time employment in company retirement plan

  • Technology subsidy

  • Opportunity to travel

  • Business development bonus

This position would be hybrid in-person at our Alexandria, VA office but candidates must be located in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and references to careers@globalsitroom.com.