STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

About the role: Narrative seeks a Strategic Communications Associate to join our team of communications and public affairs professionals. The ideal candidate will coordinate daily operations and execute various client-related tasks. Individuals in this position will join several highly integrated, client-facing account teams focused on a wide variety of issue areas, including healthcare, tech, financial services, energy, and more. Responsibilities include writing press releases, talking points, social media content, and memos; building press lists; pitching reporters and producers; assisting with press events; and conducting press and political research. Associates serve a crucial role in Narrative’s approach to telling complex stories, informed by various perspectives, interests, and experiences. Diversity of thought and challenging assumptions are immediate areas where Associates are asked to contribute and apply their expertise. 

About the ideal candidate: Applicants must work well under deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills, have strong attention to detail and organizational abilities, as well as a desire to learn and deliver the highest level of client service. Previous experience in politics, public affairs, traditional communications, or public relations is preferred. Skills with Google Analytics, open-sourced CMS systems, as well as the Adobe Creative Suite or Canva are a plus. Candidates must be based in DC.

About Narrative:Narrative Strategies is a strategic communications firm solving today’s most demanding reputational and public affairs challenges, leveraging best practices in business, politics, and journalism to manage multi-faceted communications campaigns. Narrative’s differentiating strength is its team and culture. Our bipartisan team of professionals operates in a highly collaborative environment where we support and value our clients and each other. That commitment is reflective in Narrative, having been recognized three years in a row as one of PR Week’s Best Places to Work. Narrative offers a competitive 401k matching program and work from home flexibility on Fridays and around major holidays.

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