Associate, Strategic Communications

Raben•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Raben is a public policy, strategic communications, and organizational consulting firm whose work spans corporate, nonprofit, government, and foundation clients. The firm champions diversity, equity, and justice and provides strategic communications, government affairs, issue campaigns, and culture, strategy, and organizational design services. Raben is seeking an Associate to join its Strategic Communications practice. Associates provide hands-on expertise, contextual knowledge, and project management support for client engagements. This role focuses particularly on media relations and communications plan execution, alongside client service, project coordination, and support for the practice area's organizational goals. The position is based in the Washington, DC office and follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least two days per week in the office. The stated salary is $55,000 per year. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited PTO, flexibility in work location and schedule, professional development, a 3% 401(k) match, and a yearly employer FSA contribution. Raben is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Requirements

1–2 years of media relations experience.
Nuanced understanding of the national and local or regional media landscape.
Experience developing and directly executing communications plans.
Exemplary oral and written communication skills, including the ability to quickly produce clear, compelling written collateral.
Ability to thrive and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrable project coordination skills across multiple assignments with many moving parts.
Submit 2–3 writing or work samples with the application; applications without these samples will not be fully considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a political or public policy setting.

Responsibilities

Staff client teams on task and project management, including capturing notes, scheduling calls, developing agendas, and responding to client requests.
Contribute to creating, implementing, and monitoring strategic and tactical communications plans, and engage with clients about strategy, approach, and priorities.
Execute media and communications tactics, particularly serving as a media liaison by maintaining journalist relationships, managing press lists, developing media collateral, and conducting targeted pitching.
Track and assess analytics; prepare summative reports and memoranda; and identify opportunities to improve target metrics.
Assist in planning, coordinating, and staffing media events, convenings, conference calls, trainings, and panels, including venue logistics, registration, and on-site support.
Contribute to the organizational goals of the Strategic Communications practice area.
Perform other duties as assigned.