Overview
Moyer Strategies seeks a communications associate to support the firm’s rapidly growing work with issue advocacy, public affairs, corporate and electoral campaign clients in Washington, DC, and across the country. The communications associate will play an important role in executing communications strategies for a portfolio of clients, including extensive writing of a range of materials, tracking the news landscape, and engaging with clients. This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow as part of a small team, quickly gain experience and take on greater responsibility. This position reports to the Senior Vice President and is based in-person in Washington, DC, with some flexibility for occasional remote work.
About Moyer Strategies
A boutique strategic communications firm that launched in 2020, Moyer Strategies helps organizations advance their issues and raise their profile with key audiences and works to shape policy on Capitol Hill, in the Administration and in statehouses across the country. The firm works extensively, but not exclusively, on public health, clean energy, clean tech, and climate change-related issues. We also run a program called Campaign Kickstarter that helps electoral candidates maximize earned media around their campaign launches. We know how to drive a narrative through effective and consistent messaging, recognize opportunities and act to capitalize on them. We break through the noise to shape public opinion, influence policymakers and build the profiles of candidates, organizations, and issues. For case studies and more information, please visit moyerstrategies.com.
Responsibilities
Assist with the development and execution of strategic communications plans for clients;
Produce communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, op-eds, talking points, pitches, newsletters, letters-to-the-editor, memos, speeches, and social media posts;
Develop and execute digital strategies for clients;
Track media coverage related to clients in national, regional, state and local markets to inform guidance to clients and identify opportunities to place stories;
Organize, maintain and update media lists;
Pitch stories and develop relationships with reporters at media outlets across the country;
Identify creative opportunities to advance client campaigns; and
Other related communications tasks as needed.
Qualifications
1-3 years experience in communications roles, preferably on Capitol Hill, in the Administration, in media, on electoral or issue advocacy campaigns, or at a firm;
A track record of high integrity, good judgment, confidentiality and discretion;
An understanding of the broader media landscape, what is newsworthy, and how various types of news outlets operate;
Excellent research, writing, editing, proofreading, presentation and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail;
Experience interacting with clients in a professional manner;
Ability to work with colleagues and partners in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing work environment;
Ability to manage multiple assignments at once and prioritize to meet deadlines;
Team player who enjoys collaborating but is also self-motivated and can work independently;
Ability to travel occasionally as needed for client work; and
Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, Zoom, Mailchimp.
Salary and Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000. Moyer Strategies offers a generous benefits package that includes: more than 30 days of paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal days and federal holidays; 100% employer-paid health insurance; dental and vision insurance; retirement plan with employer matching; professional development opportunities; and new business bonuses.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a resume and three distinct writing samples to jobs@moyerstrategies.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Moyer Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.