Associate, Public Affairs
About The Position
SKDK, an award-winning public affairs and political advertising agency, is looking for a driven, self-starter to join its public affairs team as an Associate. SKDK brings unparalleled strategic communications experience to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, political committees and candidates. Whether it’s helping in a crisis, developing a media plan, honing a digestible message or building a coalition, our Public Affairs team brings unmatched expertise to navigating complex issues and shaping narratives. There is no company that better understands the intersection of press, politics, and policy. At SKDK, we are made whole by the diversity of our team. We are a firm that invites and celebrates the uniqueness of each member of our team and encourages individuals to bring their best selves into the workplace. Whether it is through participation in one of our Employee Resource Groups, serving on our DEI Council, opportunities to volunteer, or bringing a new perspective to client work, your individuality and experience matters. As an Associate you will work with a wide range of clients, including corporate, association, nonprofit and issue advocacy, and support the work of the firm to create deliverables that are creative, strong, and will help meet clients’ goals.
Requirements
- Driven, self-starter
Nice To Haves
- Unmatched expertise in navigating complex issues and shaping narratives.
- Understanding of the intersection of press, politics, and policy.
- Ability to bring individuality and experience to the workplace.
- Ability to create deliverables that are creative and strong.
- Ability to meet clients' goals.
Responsibilities
- Crafting communications materials including press releases, presentations, and social media content.
- Owning pieces of research projects that will inform client work.
- Building media lists.
- Conducting media outreach and build relationships with reporters.
- Media monitoring, including broadcast, print, online and digital.
- Successfully driving coverage for clients by pitching stories.
- Supporting client relationship management, including organizing calls and managing the workflow with the client and team.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Commission on new business
- Excellent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums
- Paid parental leave
- Time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time
- 401(k) with an employer contribution
- Mobile phone stipend
- Public transportation benefits
- Professional development and career guidance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Participation in Employee Resource Groups
- A collegial and supportive office environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
