Associate at San Francisco Political Consulting Firm

[Jeremy Hauser]

Title: Associate or Senior Associate

Reports to: Client Services Partners

 

Job Purpose: The Associate is responsible for a combination of direct client service and support for the client services team at TBWB Strategies. Associates serve to assist Consultants and Partners, through a deep understanding of each project, to keep projects on track, meet deadlines and prepare materials for each client.

TBWB serves clients through the following processes. In general, projects are divided between Public Services and Campaign Services:

TBWB’s Public Services:

1. Identifying strategies and approaches for meeting the client’s funding needs with a ballot measure
2. Assessing the feasibility of a ballot measure
3. Informing and engaging the public regarding a potential measure
4. Identifying controversies or challenges and recommending solutions to overcome these hurdles
5. Developing the key features of a measure and drafting appropriate measure language
6. Qualifying a measure for the ballot at a strategically targeted election date

TBWB’s Campaign Services:

1. Developing all campaign strategy and messaging, and guiding client in the implementation of campaign plans
2. Producing all campaign direct mail, and other communication materials as appropriate
3. Advising on the appropriate and most effective use of all media, including mail, electronic, social, free and earned; and creating message-based materials as-needed to support campaign media
4. Advising Campaign on the recruitment and use of volunteers, including periodic (not daily) training and the creation of supportive materials, including scripts, lists, maps and field plans
5. Identifying controversies or challenges and recommending solutions to overcome these hurdles
6. Providing general support and guidance characteristic of a Campaign’s General Consultant

Necessary Qualifications: A minimum of one year of prior work experience. Campaign or public sector experience is desired. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to multi-task, have a professional demeanor, strong writing capabilities, experience collaborating with colleagues and the ability to work under pressure to meet firm deadlines.

 

The Associate serves in a support role to Consultants and Partners on multiple projects simultaneously. An Associate should possess the skills and qualifications to accomplish the following tasks. A Senior Associate will have the experience and skills to accomplish the following with a very high degree of independence and self-direction.

Client Service Research, Analysis and Support

• Research potential and current clients to help Consultants and Partners complete proposals or create strategic plans
• Assemble marketing packets for potential clients
• Assist with the creation of marketing materials and coordination for marketing events and conferences
• Attend client meetings and participate in conference calls as needed
• Other ongoing client, Consultant and Partner support related to the project to ensure the client’s success

Messaging

• Work with the Consultant and Partner on initial research of polling documents in order to develop key messages based on poll results, client input and other research
• Craft initial messaging documents, in collaboration with the Consultant and Partner

Materials Production

• Write copy under the direction and supervision of the Consultant or Partner for all client collateral, including brochures, handouts, presentations, emails, websites or other public communication materials
• Work with the TBWB Art Production Coordinator, graphic design team, Partner and Consultant to create client deliverables, including direct mail
• Work with the TBWB production department to ensure that all details are attended and deadlines are met for the production of all materials
• Under the direction of the Partner and Consultant and in coordination with the Art Production Coordinator, complete all edits and design changes to achieve final approval of all materials

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to jha...@tbwb.com with the subject line "Application for Associate Position"