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Associate, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs
The Associate will conduct research and media audits while developing communication materials such as press releases and social media content. They will also manage media lists, execute content calendars, and support account teams with meeting preparation.
Requirements
Candidates need at least one year of experience in a communications role within government, an agency, or a political campaign. Strong writing, organizational skills, and a strategic mindset are required to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Full job description
Description
Do you love a good story?
Invariant is expanding its team in Strategic Communications and Public Affairs and is seeking an Associate to join our growing team.
Are you a communications professional who lives for helping companies tell their stories? Do you immerse yourself in the ever-changing media and social media world to come up with new creative ways to bring a story to life?
We are consultants to both Fortune 500 and the most disruptive new companies in the country. You will work in a dynamic environment, helping our clients build their brands.
Invariant is a different kind of firm. We look at communications, public affairs, government relations, and business strategy holistically. You will do challenging, impactful work here. If that sounds interesting to you, come join us.
What you’ll do
Conduct research and media audits for client teams
Develop draft communications materials including press releases, talking points, social media content, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other collateral for distribution to clients, media, and other external audiences
Build and maintain media lists
Execute social media content calendars
Develop a deep understanding of the issues relevant to your clients
Support account teams through preparation of call and meeting agendas and facilitate internal follow-up for deliverables
Support new business efforts
Who you are
1+ year experience in a communications role in government, at an agency, in-house, or on a political campaign with experience in media relations, media strategy, project management, and content development
Possess excellent verbal and writing skills and is detail oriented
Have excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines, focusing on detail and precision in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Creative, strategic thinker
Goal-oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge, and increasing efficiencies
Curious about all types of issues and industries
Eager to learn
The target salary range for this role is $60,000 - $67,500 USD annually. The base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and market data.
In addition, our total rewards package includes an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and that of the firm; commissions; robust medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions; generous retirement matching; educational assistance; professional development assistance; unlimited time off; and other benefits.
Invariant is committed to creating a diverse culture and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Related keywords
Strategic CommunicationsPublic AffairsGovernment RelationsBusiness StrategyPress ReleasesTalking PointsSocial Media ContentFact SheetsPowerPointMedia ListsContent CalendarsMedia RelationsMedia StrategyProject ManagementContent Development
Invariant, LLC is a software development firm based in California. We build, deliver and support enterprise-ready data engineering and business analytics products. We leverage data science and open data platforms to help our partners and clients turn data into insights. Our products are being used by large organizations to analyze and improve their operations and business processes.
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