Position summary

Weber Shandwick, a global communications agency, is hiring an Associate for its integrated Social Impact & Sustainability team in Washington, D.C. The role contributes to communications strategies for a portfolio of nonprofit, foundation, and corporate clients seeking tangible impact, working at the intersection of social change, business, policy, media, and culture.

Why this role matters

Organizations pursuing social and environmental impact need credible, well-told communications to build and protect their reputations in a fast-moving landscape. Supporting campaign execution, media relations, and research is what helps clients advance their sustainability and social-impact goals and navigate complex policy and cultural terrain.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate accounts and projects by supporting multiple clients with scheduling, logistics, timelines, notes, and follow-ups while keeping senior leaders informed.
• Support media relations by identifying and building relationships with reporters across national, trade, local, and emerging outlets.
• Develop content by drafting press releases, media pitches, and targeted media lists.
• Research and analyse social impact trends, business opportunities, and policy developments, and compile client and competitor media coverage.
• Provide strategic support by helping create and execute creative communications strategies.
• Support new business by contributing research and drafting proposals, and building trusted client and colleague relationships.

Team and stakeholders

The role sits within Weber Shandwick's integrated Social Impact & Sustainability team, working with nonprofit, foundation, and corporate clients, reporters, and internal colleagues and senior leaders.

Key details

• Based in the Washington, D.C. office; hybrid, minimum three days per week in office.
• Salary of $50,000 to $55,000.
• Part of Omnicom Public Relations.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs (agency, nonprofit, government, Capitol Hill, campaign, or media).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• A strong background in and understanding of environmental sustainability, social impact, public affairs, and current events.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality work on deadline.
• A proactive interest in leveraging AI to drive communications objectives, with a strong work ethic.