Associate, Strategic Communications

Raben•El Paso, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Raben is a public policy, strategic communications, and organizational consulting firm whose work spans corporate, nonprofit, government, and foundation settings. The Associate will join the Strategic Communications practice and contribute hands-on expertise, contextual knowledge, and project management to client engagements. The role emphasizes media relations, communications planning and execution, client service, and coordination across multiple assignments. The position is based in Raben’s El Paso, Texas office and follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least two days per week in the office.

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 demonstrated 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a political or public policy setting is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

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