Associate, Public Affairs

Associate, Public Affairs

Hybrid

Public Affairs

Full time

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

We are seeking an Associate to serve in a key support role working on the day-to-day operations of a diverse array of client accounts.

WHO YOU ARE

• A strategic and creative thinker that can quickly understand and analyze complex challenges.
• A constant innovator who prefers change and progress over routine.
• Is inspired to make a change in the world through storytelling.
• Thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support day-to-day client interaction and strategy implementation for a portfolio of clients;
• Develop compelling content, such as website copy, social media posts, stakeholder communications, presentations, reports, memos, letters to the editor, and op-eds;
• Oversee market research projects, including, but not limited to: (1) creating and/or updating existing stakeholder, influencer and media lists by identifying new and relevant contacts, (2) media activity reports using in-house monitoring tools, and (3) social media sentiment analysis reports;
• Develop and execute innovative digital advertising strategies;
• Collaborate with managers and designers to develop compelling content and creative products;
• Manage timelines, budgets, vendors and personnel for a fast-paced office in highly organized and efficient fashion;
• Contribute to creative brainstorming;
• Manage Fellows on large projects;
• Distill critical data points and narratives through research;
• Implement public affairs and public relations campaigns for corporations, advocacy groups and non-profits; and
• Assist in the proposal writing process.

 

Requirements

YOUR EXPERIENCE

As a qualified candidate, you have experience in all areas below:

• 1-3 years of work experience related to media relations, communications, and/or digital and social media strategy;
• Demonstrated ability to leverage social media platforms (Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), and knowledge/interest in social media trends; 
• Basic knowledge of digital advertising;
• Ability to communicate professionally – this role will include interfacing with clients, media and other external audiences, in addition to colleagues;
• Excellent writing, editing, research and presentation skills; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)

 

As an exceptional candidate, you possess many of the following attributes:

• Political campaign, governmental and/or PR agency experience;
• Intellectual curiosity about policy issues, business and media and where the three intersect;
• Hands-on digital advertising experience is a plus;
• Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail;
• A proven track record of successfully completing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

 

Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role.  If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!

 

Benefits

Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity.  Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates. 

The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $70,000

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes: 

• 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) contributions
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (4 days in office)
• 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off 
• Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year

Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to  and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.