Senior Level Comms Associate, Washington, D.C.

[Jade B]

About the Smoot Tewes Group (STG)

The Smoot Tewes Group is a fully integrated political and public affairs consulting firm. Our team of experienced professionals has waged and won dozens of high-profile, high-stakes campaigns for candidates, companies, coalitions, and causes. We bring the lessons learned and the results earned to client challenges.

The services we provide to our clients are:

• Strategic Counsel 
• Communications 
• Campaign Operations
• Event Management
• Issue and Campaign Management 
• Development and Fundraising 
• Digital Strategy
• Grasstops and Grassroots Engagement 

Position Description

This individual will work on national, state, and inside-the-beltway campaigns, and play a significant role in both strategy and implementation of robust earned and paid media activities. This role reports to the Communications Director, but will require the ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities.  This is NOT an entry level position. 

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day communications needs for a number of clients
• Developing and implementing communications plans to generate earned media and drive a narrative 
• Writing op-eds, press releases, talking points, other products, and message guidance
• Helping devise creative, innovative communications and campaign strategies for our clients that help them frame the debate and advance their agenda

Qualifications

We need someone who has:

• The ability to work independently and drive the day-to-day of a communications program
• A strategic communications background and relationships with reporters
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience working on renewable energy, climate, and/or conservation issues; familiarity with public lands and waters conservation is a big plus
• Four to seven years of communications experience in similar or related fields

We prefer someone with:

• Some campaign experience 
• Some client service experience 
• Some on-the-record experience 

Contact

Interested applicants should email jo...@smoottewes.com  with a resume, two writing samples, cover letter, and three references. Please write “Communications Associate” in the subject line of your email.

Salary & Benefits 

Salary is commensurate with relevant professional experience. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, 401K, paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

The Smoot Tewes Group is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants.