Location: Remote (Colorado-based preferred)
Compensation: $5,000 per month (40 hours a week)
Experience Level: 1-3 years
The Bighorn Company is a growing, Colorado-based political communications and public relations firm that serves high-impact clients across the United States. From top-of-the-ticket races to statewide ballot initiatives, we help shape the conversation on the issues that matter most. As a relatively new firm, we offer the energy and creativity of a startup with the experience necessary to deliver winning results on major campaigns and advocacy efforts.
We're seeking a Communications Associate for a three-month independent contractor engagement (40 hours per week), with opportunity for longer extension, to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering exceptional communications and political strategies for our diverse client portfolio. This is an opportunity to work directly with senior staff and partners while building your expertise across campaigns, advocacy, nonprofit communications, and government relations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support senior staff and partners with client work across campaigns, advocacy, corporate, nonprofit, and government communications
Conduct and analyze research to inform communications and political strategies
Write compelling content including press releases, social media posts, website copy, client reports, and other communications materials
Manage social media programs and coordinate traditional and digital media campaigns
Collaborate on placed media programs and earned media initiatives
Experience & Background:
1-3 years of experience in politics, campaigns, or elections, or in adjacent fields like government or marketing that involve public engagement and persuasion
Previous work in communications, press, or digital roles strongly preferred
Skills & Qualifications:
Excellent writing skills
Strong critical thinking skills and communications instincts
Familiarity with all major social media platforms
Proficiency with digital tools including Canva, Asana, Slack, Google Workspace, and news clipping services
Strong research and analytical abilities
Experience in fielding and responding to press inquiries, staffing press interviews, writing press releases, and preparing spokespeople for media interviews
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
An undergraduate degree in a relevant field like communications, journalism, or political science is a plus but not required – we value work experience, skills, and passion over specific educational background
Personal Qualities:
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Adaptable and eager to learn
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, on strict deadlines
Passion for political communications and making a difference
Compensation:
Work Environment and Growth Opportunities:
Fully remote company with monthly in-person team gatherings (candidates based in Colorado preferred)
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Opportunity to work on important, high-level projects across multiple time zones
Direct mentorship from experienced professionals
Exposure to diverse client work spanning campaigns, advocacy, and organizational development
Professional development support and training
Please submit the following items via forms.gle/5UkXDS7e2JQFDL726
APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED ITEMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Required items for all applicants:
Resume or CV
Cover Letter
3 writing samples that demonstrate your writing ability and communication skills
The Bighorn Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.