BerlinRosen - National Issue Advocacy Account Supervisor - NYC or DC
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About BerlinRosen
BerlinRosen is a leading national progressive public relations and strategic communications firm delivering high impact media, digital and creative strategies to top organizations, companies, and candidates around the United States. BerlinRosen was founded in 2005 by Valerie Berlin and Jonathan Rosen and has grown to a staff of more than 170 with offices in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. BerlinRosen is the go-to firm for progressive organizations, campaigns, and candidates working on today’s most pressing public issues across the U.S.
The full range of communications services offered at BR includes digital, creative, strategic communications, branding and positioning, crisis communications, paid media, public affairs and political campaign strategy across social impact, philanthropy, issue advocacy, labor, real estate, and consumer technology. BerlinRosen was recently named the number one most powerful PR firm by Observer in 2018.
About This Role
BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Supervisor on our Issue Advocacy team to help clients meet a wide range of campaign and communications goals in a changing media environment.
This position provides candidates with a unique opportunity to join a talented and growing team that works with major national progressive organizations, foundations and academic institutions on some of the most high-profile issues of our time. We help our clients advocate for women’s reproductive rights, immigration reform, the environment, healthcare, juvenile and criminal justice reform, and much more.
Job responsibilities include:
- Building, implementing, and communicating strategy and campaign planning for multiple client accounts
- Engaging with key reporters
- Writing and editing persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, and communications plans
- Collaborating and overseeing teams of 3-4 colleagues
Ideal professional backgrounds should include:
- 4-6 years minimum experience in media relations, journalism, or a related field preferred
- Strong news sense and knowledge of the media
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- 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
- Familiarity with social media
- Familiarity with and interest in local, state, and national politics and a commitment and passion for progressive politics
Personal attributes include:
- A deep level of personal commitment to social justice, especially to advancing racial and gender equity
- Someone who enjoys working in a team environment that fosters staff growth
- A sense of humor!
Salary is competitive and benefits include: 401K, Bonuses, Dental, Vision, and Health.
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.