22 Characters is hiring an Associate to support a busy press and communications team across a range of client campaigns. Founded by veteran communicators Xochitl Hinojosa and Josh Schwerin, 22 Characters is a strategic communications firm working at the intersection of government, politics, and business. The firm advises institutions, executives, and organizations on strategic communications, message development, media relations, public affairs, and issue advocacy campaigns, and helps them navigate high-stakes moments, from crises and congressional investigations to legal proceedings.
In supporting our growing team as an Associate, you'll draft press materials, pitch reporters, track the news, help run press events, and keep communications flowing between the team, clients, and partners. The role suits an early-career communicator who writes fast and well, knows what drives coverage, and wants to grow in a fast-paced agency.
What You'll Do
Writing and editing
Draft and copy edit press releases, statements, media advisories, pitches, op-eds, talking points, and social content
Write briefing memos, fact sheets, presentations, and other internal and external materials
Research and write messaging that reflects each client’s voice, goals, and audience
Press and media relations
Build and maintain media, influencer, and stakeholder lists
Support pitching stories and events, conducting reporter outreach, coordinating interviews, and responding to reporter inquiries
Track print, digital, social, and broadcast coverage of developing stories, flagging news and opportunities for clients
Help plan and staff events such as press events, briefings, and convenings
Client and team operations
Organize client calls, agendas, notes, clips, and project trackers
Manage the flow of materials to clients, partners, allies, and press, and maintain strong partner relationships
Track deadlines and make sure every deliverable is accurate and error-free.
Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
1–3 years of communications or digital work (agency, campaign, advocacy, government, or in-house experience)
Precise, fast writing and editing, with the ability to turn around press materials on tight deadlines and adapt tone across audiences
Sharp research skills and sound judgment about source credibility
Discretion with confidential information, plus a collaborative, client-focused approach and a sense of humor
Bonus: Experience pitching reporters directly or working on a political campaign or at an advocacy organization
Even if you don’t check every single box above, we encourage you to apply if your experience, skills, and drive make you a strong fit for the role.