BerlinRosen, a leading political consulting and strategic communications firm, is seeking an Account Associate to work on our New York Region Public Affairs team. The Account Associate will help our clients meet a wide range of campaign and communications goals in a changing media environment.

This position requires 2-4 years of experience in strategic communications, media relations and campaigns and is located in our New York City office. Excellent writing skills are a must.

This position provides candidates with a unique opportunity to join a talented and growing team working with major organizations on some of the most high-profile issues of our time. BerlinRosen's current and recent clients are conceiving of and building developments that shape New York, providing summer programs for low-income youth, fighting hunger in New York City, offering unique cultural opportunities and running campaigns to raise workers’ wages, ban toxic toys and increase funding for important City services.

BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and BerlinRosen is committed to helping all staff develop and grow. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should possess:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong news sense and knowledge of the media
• Experience with media relations
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives
• Bachelor's degree or experience in a communications-related field
• Familiarity with social media
• Familiarity with and interest in local, state, and national politics and a commitment and passion for progressive politics
• A sense of humor!

Salary: Very competitive

Benefits: 401K, Bonuses, Dental, Vision, Health

A complete application includes a cover letter, resume and two writing samples.

Click here to apply: https://berlinrosen.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0hzwa