What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Communications, Associate position at Manhattan Strategies?
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Strategic Communications Associate role is for someone who writes exceptionally well and is ready to contribute from day one. You'll work directly with senior strategists and company leadership across real client engagements with clear opportunity to grow your responsibilities, your client relationships and your career as you demonstrate your impact.
THE FIRM
Manhattan Strategies is an award-winning design-forward consulting firm specializing in crafting powerful visual narratives for leading and emerging brands. Manhattan Strategies was founded on a simple hypothesis: if you communicate visually, you maximize your power to compel action. We combine an attentive communications agency with a boldly ambitious design studio, and the combination is what makes us different.
We've been recognized by ADWEEK among the fastest-growing agencies and by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. We've won dozens of awards across design, branding, web development and video production. The team is sharp, collaborative and genuinely passionate about making things that look and work great.
THE ROLE
This is a full-time hybrid role based in New York, NY, with flexibility for some remote work. The Strategic Communications Specialist will play a key role in developing and executing communication strategies that amplify brand messages. Responsibilities include crafting press releases, managing media relations, coordinating public relations campaigns, and creating strategies to effectively convey organizational goals. The selected candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive messaging and impactful outreach efforts.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
– Strategic Content & Messaging: Draft and edit high-quality communications materials include social media content, blog posts, newsletters, client deliverables, press releases and strategy recommendations, supporting thought leadership and executive communications across industries.
– Media Relations & Outreach: Build and maintain targeted media lists, monitor press coverage and news cycles and assist with media strategy, pitching and briefing materials.
Social & Digital Communications: Develop platform-specific social content and manage publishing schedules, engage with online audiences and track performance across channels and support integrated campaigns across earned, owned and digital media.
– Research, Reporting & Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, competitors and target audiences, keeping your finger on the pulse of industry news across clients.
– Client & Team Support: Coordinate across multiple projects to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met, contribute to client meetings, presentations and internal strategy sessions, and provide day-to-day support to senior communications leads and company leadership.
WHO YOU ARE
– 1–3 years of full-time professional experience in communications, PR, media, public affairs or politics (internships don't qualify)
– Available to work in our Midtown office three days a week
– Available to start immediately
– An exceptional writer who is clear, fast and adaptable across audiences and formats
– Highly organized and comfortable juggling multiple fast-moving projects at once
– Bonus points for: agency or political experience, familiarity with media monitoring tools, or a background supporting executive or high-profile clients
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
– $50,000 – $62,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
– Bonus eligibility
– 401(k) with company match
– Paid family leave
– Healthcare and dental insurance
Manhattan Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse teams make better work.
Salary : $50,000 - $62,000