Communications Fellow

Employer Global Situation Room
Location Alexandria, VA
Type Full time
Apply by Not specified
More details https://www.globalsitroom.com/careers
Posted on July 16, 2024

Description

Global Situation Room®, Inc. (GSR) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Communications Fellow to join our team to support client accounts, helping our clients address their most complex communications challenges. A typical day might include crafting a pitch, compiling media monitoring, or conducting market research. The role will be dynamic, and offers exciting opportunities for development. Our firm strongly believes in building up the personal brands and the thought leadership of team members, encouraging them to write, speak, and seek out their own media opportunities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Support proactive and reactive media outreach and strategy on behalf of multiple clients

  • Compile daily and weekly media monitoring

  • Organize and coordinate logistics of events for clients and GSR

  • Conduct market research and opposition vetting

  • Conduct new business research, development and generation

  • Draft in-depth research briefs in a timely fashion with little input or editing required

  • Conduct research on current social media trends, competitor analysis, and industry best practices to enhance the client’s online presence and reach.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field

  • 1-2 years professional experience

  • Previous public relations agency experience is a plus

  • Demonstrated understanding of news media

  • Experience facilitating media interviews and pitching stories

  • Strong ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines

  • Experience writing and developing press materials

  • Ability to successfully multitask

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

  • Collaborative, positive attitude and ability to self-motivate

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills

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.