Associate, Strategic Communications

Bully Pulpit International•Washington, DC

4d•$64,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Bully Pulpit International is hiring an Associate, Strategic Communications to support public affairs campaigns and client engagements. The role assists with communications strategy, identifies client needs and challenges, and helps develop tailored solutions that advance clients’ business objectives and communicate their impact stories. The associate works with senior team members and cross-functional colleagues to execute campaign plans, coordinate deliverables, prepare client materials, and contribute to presentations and meetings. The position supports communications across earned, owned, events, and stakeholder engagement channels. Work includes drafting and editing press releases, advisories, blogs, op-eds, briefing documents, social content, and other communications materials; conducting reporter research and maintaining media lists; pitching stories and tracking coverage; and helping plan and execute client events and key moments. The role also involves developing communications strategies for local, regional, national, and global audiences and building relationships with influential media. The starting salary range is $64,000–$70,000, plus an annual bonus. Employees are expected to work from one of the company’s offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, or Los Angeles at least three days per week.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or public relations.
Experience working on the Hill and/or pitching political reporters is required.
Exceptional presentation, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to write strategically and creatively under tight timelines.
Proven project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a communications agency, nonprofit, political, or corporate communications setting.
Strong writing and editing capabilities.
Media relations experience and existing reporter relationships.
Knowledge of AP style.
Knowledge of Cision or Meltwater.

Responsibilities

Support client engagements and day-to-day account activities under the guidance of senior team members.
Help execute strategy by keeping projects on track, meeting timelines, and aligning plans with broader goals.
Coordinate deliverables and review work products to support quality and timeliness.
Participate in client meetings as appropriate and prepare materials for key engagement moments.
Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to manage assigned tasks and workloads and support client objectives.
Assist in drafting and executing communications plans across earned, owned, events, and stakeholder engagement channels.
Support media outreach, including pitching stories, tracking coverage, maintaining media lists, and researching reporters.
Contribute to owned and social content aligned with broader campaign efforts.
Draft and edit briefing documents, press releases, advisories, blog posts, social content, op-eds, and other communications materials.
Support client presentations and identify opportunities to add value to client engagements with senior team members.
Develop initial communications strategies for local, regional, national, and/or global audiences.
Build and maintain relationships with influential media and use press contacts across levels and beats to secure coverage.
Plan and assist in executing client events and key moments.