Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Location: New York City or Washington, DC

High Lantern Group (HLG) is a strategic positioning and reputation management consultancy focused on developing early-stage strategy and communications for some of the most iconic brands and dozens of notable public and private organizations.

HLG is looking to hire a Senior Associate to join our fast-paced team in New York or DC, with a particular focus on supporting the Global Coalition on Aging, which HLG conceived, created, and manages. GCOA is the world's leading business voice on aging policy and strategy, with a broad-based global agenda.

This is an opportunity to work alongside smart and dedicated individuals who inspire and push each other to achieve their best work, and to contribute to a culture of excellence and high performance. The successful candidate will play a vital role on client projects in areas including issue advocacy, stakeholder relations, coalition building, corporate strategy, and thought leadership, especially our growing portfolio of work in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Conducting public policy-related research across a range of topics, particularly healthcare and health economics, demography, finance, and technology
• Managing projects to ensure quality, on-time delivery of client assignments, including development of project plans, timelines and internal team structures
• Drafting and editing high-impact content including: fact sheets, policy briefs, strategy decks, meeting and event plans, agendas and briefs, messaging documents, and social media content; attention to detail a must
• Identifying key influencers on relevant issues and important forums where client topics are debated and discussed
• Supporting design and execution of internal and external-facing meetings and events including: agenda development, event attendee list tracking and management, briefing material preparation, event logistics support, note taking and synthesis, and report drafting
• Supporting client needs through excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Assisting with client administration and support
• Facilitating the efficient management of discrete client deliverables while mapping to broader strategic objectives
• Balancing multiple simultaneous, fast-paced projects with tight turnaround times and a range of client needs

Experience and Attributes

• Motivated self-starter with experience or interest in strategic communications, business, and public policy, particularly experience working with coalitions and alliances
• 3-5 years of professional work experience
• Exceptional writing, research, and communication skills (written, verbal, and visual)
• Strong attention to detail and the capacity to balance multiple responsibilities
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry or health-related advocacy organizations is preferred
• Knowledge of the cultural, public policy, and business landscape in one or more major Asian markets is a plus
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Drive and working knowledge of major AI platforms
• Bachelor's degree required

We will accept applications until the position is filled. Finalists for position will be asked to complete a writing test. Compensation commensurate with experience.

About High Lantern Group

High Lantern Group works with clients at the intersection of business strategy, communications, and marketing to enhance reputation and create value. With offices in Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., High Lantern Group has developed a strong base of existing clients that includes many of the most prominent brands, organizations and individuals.

The High Lantern Group Team Is Differentiated By

• High performers who are committed to excellence;
• Many decades of combined experience at the highest levels of corporate communications, marketing, and business strategy;
• An emphasis on strategy, but differentiated by execution.

High Lantern Group provides a competitive salary range for our open requisitions. Actual salary is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, and other business and organizational needs. The range of starting annual salary for this role is $65,000 - $85,000. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for performance-based incentives and a competitive benefits package.

High Lantern Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HLG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

High Lantern Group recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to HLG or any employee or owner of HLG without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission with be considered HLG's property and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited, and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered HLG's property and free of fees.