Breakwater Strategy, a strategic communications and insights agency, is seeking an organized and detail-oriented junior professional to join a growing team of strategic communications advisors based in Washington, D.C. Breakwater advises companies, brands, coalitions and non-profits on how to navigate change, crises, and complexities.
As we grow, the opportunities for junior employees are vast. We are looking for someone to fill this position who is eager to rise to the challenge and join a smart, energized and growing team. Those who have 1-2 years of relevant internship experience are best-suited for this position at Breakwater.
Candidates should be:
- Detail-oriented (you’ll produce polished work that can confidently be shared with senior business leaders and politicians)
- A lifelong learner (you’ll be seated at the edge of some of the world’s most innovative emerging technologies and business models, and excited to grow alongside them)
- Entrepreneurial (you’re attracted to the prospect being part of a rapidly growing agency with a start-up culture)
- Trustworthy (you’ll work with confidential information and clients)
- Politically-minded (you’ll shape public opinion and influence the regulatory ecosystem)
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and/or compile daily press clips for clients
- Assist client teams in prep for meetings/pitches
- Basic writing and research tasks (including emails, meeting agendas, messaging documents, press materials, client documents, owned media content, etc.)
- Build and maintain press lists
- Pitch wide variety of media contactsPrepare briefing documents, talking points, etc.
- Administrative support for client teams and staff, including scheduling, preparing and submitting expense reports, booking travel, and filtering internal and external requests
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, plus 1-2 years of relevant internship/work experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong writing and research skills
We’re open to skilled communicators and strategic thinkers of all career/life paths, however nonlinear. Breakwater Strategy is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or age. We are committed to building a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse workforce. If our values and work resonate with you, we encourage you to apply.
