Public Affairs Links - BerlinRosen

Senior Associate	BerlinRosen
Salary	Very competitive with benefits
Location	Washington, DC
Details	BerlinRosen, one of New York’s leading public affairs firms, is seeking a senior associate to join our new Washington, DC office. We execute strategic communications campaigns for leading advocacy, labor, corporate, civic and political clients. The senior associate manages a diverse number of client accounts and is engaged in direct media relations on clients’ behalf. Successful candidates must have extensive media relations experience – preferably in Washington, DC or at the national level. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Writing strategy documents, communications plans, op-eds and other client-ready materials Pitching key city and state reporters Drafting and editing press releases, fact sheets, talking points, presentation, and other communications documents Building press lists and pitching reporters and editorial boards to get media attention for events, ideas, and breaking news Researching issues, candidates, and past media coverage of a diverse range of topics Proposing creative ideas for helping clients achieve their goals Monitoring various forms of media on a daily or more frequent basis to help aid in rapid response Qualifications: Three+ years experience in strategic communications, or demonstrated equivalent experience, with preference for experience in advocacy/ public affairs / political or crisis work. Demonstrated relationship with congressional and/or national reporters. Demonstrated issue expertise in one or more of BerlinRosen’s issue areas. Excellent news sense and political savvy, as well as knowledge of print and electronic news media in Washington, DC and nationally. Ability to juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and meet schedules and assigned tasks in a timely manner. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of company staff, clients, contractors and media.
Closing Date	28th February 2012
Contact	To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three brief writing samples to jobs@berlinrosen.com with “Senior Associate - DC” in the subject line. No calls please. Women, people of color and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. When applying please state that you saw the role advertised through Public Affairs Links.
Website	www.berlinrosen.com