Associate, Strategic Communications

Job overview

The Associate, Strategic Communications role is hybrid, with an expectation to work from an office at least three days per week. The listing location is Washington, DC; the posting names office options in DC, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Compensation is $64,000–$70,000 per year, plus an annual bonus. Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency working across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing. The associate supports public-affairs communications campaigns by helping develop strategy, coordinate client work, and create written and media materials. The role contributes to client objectives by keeping projects on track, supporting outreach, and translating campaign goals into communications across earned, owned, event, and stakeholder channels.

What you'll do

• Support client engagements and day-to-day account activities under senior guidance
• coordinate deliverables and review work products
• help prepare for client meetings
• collaborate with cross-functional teams
• assist with communications plans across earned, owned, events, and stakeholder engagement
• support media outreach, pitching, coverage tracking, media lists, and reporter research
• contribute to owned and social content
• draft and edit briefing documents, press releases, advisories, blog posts, and social content
• support client presentations and identify opportunities to add value with senior team members
• assist with event planning and execution.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate

strategic communications

full-time

hybrid

washington dc

bully pulpit international

public affairs

media relations

press releases

campaign strategy

office 3 days per week

$64k–$70k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
• vacation time
• $50 monthly phone reimbursement
• unlimited sick time
• 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents.

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of public affairs, strategic communications, or public relations experience and experience working on the Hill and/or pitching political reporters. Office attendance is expected at least three days weekly.

About the employer

Bully Pulpit International is hiring for this role. Industry: Advertising Agencies. Sector: 54.