- Create, manage and update project plans/timelines for client deliverables.
- Monitor media and other relevant platforms for coverage of client issue area news and developments, and actively consume news relevant to the clients on which you are assigned.
- Conduct research on reporters, issue areas, and potential stories and angles, as well as vet media and other communications opportunities on behalf of clients.
- Manage and facilitate media inquiries and interview requests.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of industry trends and make appropriate recommendations regarding strategies surrounding them.
- Scheduling as needed (internal, with clients, with the media, with vendors and partners).
- Work as a team member on assigned accounts.
- Contribute to the development of strategy and recommendations for traditional, digital and organizationally owned media and communications platforms in accordance with client objectives.
- Draft written materials to support clients' communications goals, including press releases, media advisories, pitch notes, op-eds, talking points, social media and other content.
- Create and implement media outreach strategies, including researching target members of the media, building press lists, cultivating media relationships, disseminating materials, and communicating directly with reporters.
- Follow and identify trends for potential opportunities to cultivate and maintain strong media relationships for our clients and for WEST as a firm.
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Strategist - Washington, United States - West End Strategy Team
4 weeks ago
Description
Strategist, West End Strategy Team
Washington, D.C.
Company Overview
West End Strategy Team is a premier, full-service strategic communications firm focused on expanding social justice, racial and gender equity and human rights. We partner with clients to drive meaningful change through strategic communications, including earned media strategy, messaging, digital strategy and crisis communications.
Through our work with clients, we're promoting human and civil rights. We're advocating for reproductive rights. We're fighting against attacks on our democracy at home and around the world. We're opposing book bans that threaten the right to education in communities across the country, and we're pushing back against unconstitutional restrictions on voting access. We're working on the cutting-edge issues of the moment as we partner with leading organizations working to make our world a better place.
We work closely with clients to define their goals, identify key audiences, and develop and implement customized communications strategies to achieve success. We manage media relations, lead trainings, develop messaging and content, mitigate risks and respond to crises, conceptualize and execute newsworthy events, and leverage media placements to reach key audiences.
We are a team of close to 30 passionate, engaged, talented colleagues who are committed to creating social change. Every day we drive meaningful change through our strategic communications work.
Position Overview
West End Strategy Team (WEST) is seeking communications professionals looking to take the next step in their career. Candidates will have three to five years of communications experience at an agency, non-profit, government, media organization, think tank/research organization or equivalent experience. The right candidate will have a basic understanding of the modern media landscape and an interest in using that experience to support a range of social issues.
The Strategist will work on teams to support various clients in meeting their strategic communications objectives. Responsibilities will include creating and updating project plans, research, drafting written content, developing and pitching stories to the press, and planning for and participating in client meetings, among others. The ideal candidate brings a background in strategic communications or public/media relations, is an active consumer of the news, an excellent project manager who can handle shifting and competing deadlines, and thrives supporting solving problems for clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to impactful and meaningful communications work for causes they believe in. If that sounds like you - apply today
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Management and Support (60%)
Key Competencies and Qualifications
To succeed in this job, you will excel in five areas:
This position is in Washington, D.C. WEST employees are currently working a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two working remotely.
The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience. WEST provides a generous bonus structure. Benefits include health, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, paid parental leave and a 401k plan with an employer contribution.
To Apply
To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume online at Bamboo HR. The cover letter should be concise and compelling and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. Only applications submitted through this website will be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Please note: Candidates who advance to the final interview rounds will be compensated for completing an interview exercise.
WEST is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. As we work to create change through strategic communications, we are also working to create change in our company and in our industry.
