Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Fellow
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a few great fellows who want to join a dynamic team and get hands-on experience in public affairs. If you’re a politico, policy wonk, news hound, or itching for the chance to get into corporate comms, you’ve found the right firm.
who you are- Resourceful and able to work independently
- Exceptionally organized and can keep track of multiple priorities at once
- Intellectually curious and a diligent researcher
- A strong verbal communicator with even sharper writing skills
- Excited to work on a diverse variety of projects which draw on an array of skills
- Motivated and fulfilled by succeeding as a team
- Routinely assist with the firm's core work areas: in-depth research, public affairs campaign management, media and public relations, strategic consulting, tactical messaging, corporate positioning, grassroots advocacy, digital campaigning, and issue advocacy.
- Daily responsibilities will include researching, preparing reports, assisting staff on client requests, and helping on a variety of office responsibilities. Trainees will work directly with senior staff to meet client needs.
The Fellow Program typically runs for six months with the possibility to extend beyond the initial timeframe. Fellows may be eligible for promotion depending on the quality of their work and department availability.
Requirements
your experienceStrong candidates will possess many of the following attributes:
- Current college senior or recent graduate (1-3 years)
- Exceptional writing and research skills
- An interest in/aptitude for digital advocacy techniques, including online marketing and media production
- Experience with the basics of digital and social media marketing a big plus
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of local and national policies and current events
- Background in politics, econ, business, or journalism strongly desired
- Experience on campaigns a plus
- Experience with digital media, including video and graphic editing, a big plus
- Proficiency with Mac OS and Microsoft Office programs
Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team
Benefits
Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.
We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes:
· 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
· Paid parental leave
· 401(k) contributions
· Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
· 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
· Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year
Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to Talent@teamavoq.com and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
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