Associate, Strategic Communications

Bully Pulpit International

. Assist in developing communications strategy for public affairs campaigns .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $64,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic communications plans, media relations, and project management while effectively collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful public affairs campaigns.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Affairs ExperienceStrategic CommunicationsMedia RelationsProject ManagementWriting and Editing Skills

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Hard Skills

Communications Strategy DevelopmentContent CreationPress Release WritingAnalytical SkillsCampaign Execution

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsCollaborationClient EngagementCreativityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

CisionMeltwaterMedia TrackingSocial Media Management

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsPolitical CommunicationsNonprofit CommunicationsCorporate CommunicationsAP Style

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing communications strategy for public affairs campaigns
Work closely with clients to identify needs or challenges and recommend targeted, bespoke solutions
Support client engagements and day-to-day account activities under senior team guidance
Help keep projects on track, meet timelines, coordinate deliverables, and review work products
Participate in client meetings and prepare materials for key engagement moments
Collaborate with cross-functional team members to manage assigned tasks and workloads
Assist in drafting and executing communications plans across earned, owned, events, and stakeholder engagement channels
Support media outreach by pitching stories, tracking coverage, maintaining media lists, and conducting reporter research
Develop owned and social content aligned with broader campaign efforts
Draft and edit briefing documents, press releases, advisories, blog posts, and social content
Support client presentations and identify opportunities to add value to client engagements
Develop initial communications strategies for local, regional, national, and/or global audiences
Develop and maintain relationships with influential media
Use press contacts across various levels and beats
Pitch and secure press coverage for clients
Plan and assist in executing client events and key moments

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of public affairs, strategic communications or public relations experience, preferably in a communications agency, nonprofit, political or corporate communications setting
Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills
Ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight timelines
Proven project management experience
Experience working on the Hill and/or pitching political reporters required
Strong writing and editing capabilities
Media relations experience and existing reporter relationships is a plus
Knowledge of AP style
Knowledge of Cision or Meltwater is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program with employer match up to 4%
Generous time off for vacation
$50 monthly phone reimbursement
Unlimited sick time
16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
Employee wellness and progressive support