Description
Shape Advocacy is a firm of passionate political professionals, dedicated to doing our best every day for every client, fiercely competitive and determined to set the bar high, and solidly committed to teamwork and partnership in everything we do.
We’re hiring a junior team member to provide communications, campaign, and administrative support. As a small, “all-hands-on-deck” team, we’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, comfortable handling a variety of responsibilities, and excited to gain experience across all facets of public affairs and strategic communications work.
A strong candidate follows and cares about politics, is familiar with a wide range of social media platforms and posting conventions/styles, and brings the same engaged, positive, detail-oriented energy to admin/office work as to more substantive, creative projects.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage calendars, scheduling, and meeting logistics for firm leadership; prepare meeting/call agendas and notes; assist with occasional travel and reservations.
- Support invoicing, vendor coordination, and basic operational processes; provide general administrative support to ensure efficient firm operations.
- Assist in the development and execution of communications strategies, projects, and campaigns.
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- Monitor media coverage, social media activity, and industry developments relevant to client priorities, prepare client reports and analysis
- Conduct research on news, politics, and policy issues to support client projects, policy initiatives, and communications efforts.
- Prepare regular or one-off clips packages for distribution to client team/executives
- Develop and maintain media lists and assist with pitching and reporter/editor engagement.
- Assist in the creation and execution of paid and organic social media campaigns, including learning different programs, tools, and platforms, drafting copy, creating basic graphics, developing content plans/calendars, setting up targeting, and compiling analytics for reporting.
- Track and report on earned media placements, social/digital media campaign performance, and other campaign outcomes.
- Draft and edit client-facing communications materials, including press releases, talking points, fact sheets, newsletters, and stakeholder communications.
- Support the planning and execution of client events, providing on-site and advance support as needed.
- Attend select conferences, webinars, client meetings, and industry events to monitor discussions and prepare summaries and reports for clients and internal teams.
This is a majority-remote position with regular in-person attendance required in the DC area for team and client meetings, events, etc. Residency in the DMV area is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience with social media platforms and digital communications campaigns; Interest in new and emerging social media trends, platforms, and campaign techniques.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other common communications and social media management tools; experience with Canva, Meltwater, Quorum, and Wix preferred.
- Ability to learn and work with new tools/platforms quickly.
- Interest in public affairs, government relations, policy, and advocacy, particularly as related to technology, entertainment, copyright, and telecommunications.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience as Congressional, Administration, or campaign staffers/interns. Additional valuable experience includes roles within trade associations, advocacy organizations, or other public affairs/communications firms.
- Sense of humor, strong work ethic, and resourcefulness required; general interest in news, culture, current events, and Democratic politics is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range between $55-75k commensurate with experience
- 401(k) with 5% employer match
- Fully employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work environment with uncapped vacation and personal leave
To apply, please send resume and short introductory note/cover letter to casey.murray@shapeadvocacy.com
