Associate, Communications & Public Affairs

Global Strategy Group (GSG) works at the intersection of business, politics, and causes. Our team is made up of a great group of professionals who come from various backgrounds in strategic communications, research, and public affairs. Our culture and values play an integral role in how we operate, and we work hard to bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do! Global Strategy Group is the go-to public affairs, communications, and research partner for companies, causes, and campaigns. We work with our clients to build their reputations, tackle big challenges, and win. Are you interested in communications, media relations, and writing? If so, Global Strategy Group is looking for you! We are seeking an Associate to join our growing Communications & Public Affairs Practice. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in working with our corporate clients, as well a desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment.  

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive background research to develop initial client-facing materials under detailed direction.
• Produce basic communication materials (memos, press releases, talking points) with guidance from senior team members.
• Conduct regular media monitoring (traditional and social) and create coverage reports for a range of clients and industries.
• Support media relations on teams by creating and maintaining media lists, monitoring media across platforms, assisting in pitch material research, and identifying relevant media outlets, reporters, and tracking media trends for pitching ideas.
• Support project teams by handling administrative duties, including scheduling, developing agendas, and taking detailed and action-oriented notes during internal and external meetings.
• Track project timelines and client deliverables to ensure deadlines are met and priorities managed.
• Interact with clients and assist the project team in updating clients on progress and activities.
• Collaborate with senior team members to understand strategy and approach.
• Assist in administrative tasks like arranging prep meetings, organizing resources, and monitoring project timelines to support new business initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years of experience in strategic communications or public affairs within corporate, government, non-profit or agency spaces, political campaigns, or a related industry
• Candidates with experience in government, particularly those with campaign or Capitol Hill backgrounds, who understand policy and legislative processes, will be well-suited for this role.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills with proficiency in distilling complex information with thorough knowledge of AP Style.
• Experience using digital communications and social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, blogs, etc.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and expertise in building strong relationships.
• A natural problem-solver with good judgment, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to manage up.
• Skilled at working under pressure, ensuring quality and organization across multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with media intelligence tools such as Quorum, Muck Rack, Infegy is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, public affairs, public policy or other relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bilingual or multi-lingual abilities are a plus.