Harta Communications, a startup progressive communications firm, is seeking a smart, comprehensive junior communications associate wanting to get in on the ground floor of something special.
The firm already has a book of exciting established clients who are working to reform and safeguard American democracy while challenging the Trump administration and its collaborators across all issue areas and on every communications platform. We are seeking to fill one junior associate position who are willing and ready to pitch to press and draft content. This is not an entry level position. Individuals applying out of college must have political or communications internship experience to be considered.
The position will require an individual who understands that we've entered a new era of political communications in this country, and the tactics that we've employed for a generation to influence voters and compel them to action simply aren't working anymore. Yes, there will be press releases to write and op-eds to place, but this firm is looking to move its clients past a press-centric public relations model. We want to make sure that progressive messaging is put directly into the hands of the people who need to hear it, that it is written in a way that people will emotionally connect with it and that they will feel compelled to take those messages and communicate them back to their friends, relatives and neighbors.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as an assistant to client managers on various projects
Work with senior associates to draft written materials for the firm's clients including press releases, blog posts, op-eds, speeches, media advisories, client emails, social media content and general talking points
Interface directly with press and pitch stories, serve as an on the record and on background contact for press on various projects and help advance organizations' visibility goals through generating earned media
Develops close relationship with reporters, producers, progressive activists, and influencers to further the strong media relationship that Harta Communications maintains on a national and state-wide basis
Assist in creating digital advertisement
Work with and support communicators from different states and backgrounds, to draft materials and help with pitching media on their behalf
Serve as a secondary point of contact with other consultants and pollsters to ensure that teams remain on message and the right messaging gets tested
Assists in editing client work
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills, including a proficient use of grammar and punctuation
Must have experience interfacing with press
Familiarity with advertising platforms, especially Facebook and Google, and a working understanding of the mechanics and metrics of paid advertising –including, its strengths and weaknesses
Ability to move message on Twitter and engage with reporters and other influencers
At ease under pressure and with tight deadlines
Able to handle numerous projects at the same time and work independently
Understands how to write for different audiences and can easy synthesize and communicate complex material
Ability to ensure consistency and adapt messages based on the platform and mode of communication
Commitment to progressive values
Well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to listen to clients and effectively get them what they need
Software: MS Office Suite and Google Drive are required; some familiarity to a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a plus, but not necessary
Familiarity with a graphic design software (InDesign or Photoshop, for example)
Familiarity with WordPress
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Starting salary for this position is $47,500 per year.
To Apply For This Position: email a detailed resume, cover letter, two brief writing samples, and the name, job title, address, and phone number of three professional references to jobs@hartacommunications.com. Writing samples can include press releases or other materials described above. Please put "Associate" in the subject line.
Harta Communications is an equal opportunity employer.
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