Associate, Public Relations

RH Strategic • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

RH Strategic is seeking an Associate, Public Relations, to join its Washington, D.C. team. The associate collaborates with colleagues across public relations, public affairs, creative, and strategy on a range of client accounts and projects. The role is suited to someone who understands strategic communications, brings ideas, and is interested in developing their skills. Strong organization and project management, experience working with account teams of different sizes, and flexibility in a fast-paced agency environment are important. This is a full-time position requiring an in-office presence at least three days per week. Candidates must currently reside in the DMV metro area.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of public relations, strategic communications, or related experience, including at least one year in a PR agency environment within the past two years.
• Experience supporting the development and execution of public relations and public affairs strategies, including translating client objectives into campaign activities.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including experience developing messaging documents, press releases, media pitches, briefing materials, and thought leadership.
• Experience supporting media relations activities, including media outreach, interview preparation, and message development.
• Ability to understand clients' businesses, industries, and competitive landscapes and identify opportunities to support communications objectives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, contribute ideas, and maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Must currently reside in the DMV metro area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting communications programs for clients in technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, education, or other complex industries.
• Familiarity with integrated communications strategies, including digital marketing, social media, paid media, content development, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of integrated public relations and public affairs strategies and campaigns that advance client objectives.
• Monitor media coverage, policy developments, legislative activity, and industry trends to identify opportunities and inform client strategies.
• Collaborate with account teams to develop messaging, content, and communications materials for different audiences and channels.
• Manage projects and campaign activities, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and team responsibilities to ensure high-quality work and timely execution.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to account teams, supporting strategic planning, client communications, and ongoing account needs.
• Support tracking and analysis, identify insights, and contribute recommendations.

Benefits

• 100% paid base premium for employee medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Transportation subsidy of $100 per month.
• 16 days of annual PTO, 12 firm holidays, 1 floating day off, and 1 paid day of service.
• 401(k) plan with automatic, fully vested match.
• Professional development and wellness stipends.
• Annual bonus may be offered at the Company's discretion; bonuses are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed