Communications & Marketing Associate

McChrystal Group • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

The Communications & Marketing Associate plays a critical supporting role in shaping how McChrystal Group shows up in the world. This is an ideal role for a strong writer and communicator who is ready to move beyond execution alone and contribute to strategy, storytelling, and brand-building in a meaningful way.

You will work closely with the Communications Director and Marketing team on executive communications for General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal, firmwide thought leadership, marketing campaigns, and day-to-day storytelling across platforms. The right person will not wait to be told what’s missing; they will see gaps, raise their hand, and help close them.

This role is well-suited for someone who is energized by working with many different personalities, senior leaders, and collaborators—and who brings both humility and drive to their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in communications, journalism, PR, or marketing.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style across audiences and platforms.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting or executing digital marketing efforts, particularly on LinkedIn.
• Working knowledge of content management systems, CRM tools, and analytics platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate progress clearly.
• Ability and willingness to travel to support executive level speaking engagements as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with design and content tools such as PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud; basic video or film editing skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of executive-level communications, including speeches, remarks, talking points, op-eds, articles, newsletters, and internal communications.
• Conduct research on leadership, teamwork, geopolitics, current events, and organizational priorities to inform high-quality, credible content.
• Draft, edit, and refine written materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with McChrystal Group’s voice and values.
• Help prepare collateral materials that accompany communications efforts, including presentations, social posts, videos, and digital content.
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns across social media and email for both internal and external audiences.
• Assist with daily management of LinkedIn and other priority social channels, including drafting posts, scheduling content, and tracking engagement.
• Monitor website and campaign performance using analytics tools and help translate data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Support experimentation with new platforms, tools, and formats to extend the reach of McChrystal Group’s ideas and leaders.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, client teams, and senior leaders to ensure communications efforts are well-coordinated and effective.
• Anticipate needs, identify communication gaps, and proactively propose solutions, whether that’s improving a process, strengthening a message, or spotting an opportunity others haven’t yet named.
• Provide reliable follow-through on projects large and small, helping ensure high standards are met even under tight timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level