Strategist

West End Strategy Team

. Create, manage and update project plans and timelines for client deliverables .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications and public/media relations, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in drafting client-ready communications and developing media outreach strategies to cultivate relationships with media contacts.

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Strategic CommunicationsPublic RelationsProject ManagementMedia Outreach StrategiesMedia Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationWriting SkillsMedia FluencyRapid Response CommunicationsClient-Ready Product Drafting

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteGoogle SuiteCisionMeltwater

Industry Keywords

Media LandscapeCommunications ExperienceAgency ExperienceIssue AdvocacyMedia Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, manage and update project plans and timelines for client deliverables
Draft internal-facing documents such as meeting agendas and notes
Monitor media and relevant platforms for coverage of client issue-area news and developments
Consume news relevant to assigned clients
Research reporters, issue areas, potential stories and angles
Vet media and other communications opportunities for clients
Manage media inquiries and interview requests
Track industry trends and make recommendations regarding related strategies
Schedule internal, client and media meetings as needed
Work as a team member on assigned accounts
Contribute to strategy and recommendations for traditional and digital media platforms
Draft press releases, media advisories, pitch notes, op-eds, LTEs, talking points and social media content
Create and implement media outreach strategies
Research target media, build press lists, cultivate media relationships and communicate directly with reporters
Support rapid response efforts through opportunity identification, drafting, cross-team coordination and direct pitching
Identify trends and opportunities to cultivate and maintain media relationships
Liaise between clients and media, pitching daily under account-lead supervision
Contribute to campaigns using social media and paid media tactics
Recommend social media engagement around media hits
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by a supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three to five years of communications experience at an agency, non-profit, government, media organization, think tank/research organization or similarly fast-paced environment
Basic understanding of the modern media landscape
Background in strategic communications or public/media relations
Active consumer of the news
Excellent project management skills, including handling shifting and competing deadlines
Strong writing skills and media fluency
Project coordination experience
Prior experience managing rapid response communications
Experience drafting client-ready products
Experience engaging with media contacts
Track record of success in public relations, agency or issue advocacy work
Ability to develop and deliver communications strategies
Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Comfortable with Microsoft and Google Suite tools
Familiarity with Cision, Meltwater or other media contact databases
Understanding of the news and media landscape and culture
Established relationships with media
Ability to get up to speed on a topic quickly
Must submit a cover letter and resume

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous bonus structure
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
401k plan
Hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two working remotely
Compensation for completing an interview exercise for candidates advancing to final interview rounds