Kivvit is seeking a Public Affairs Associate to serve in a key support role working on the day-to-day operations of a diverse array of client accounts.
WHO YOU ARE
- A strategic and creative thinker that can quickly understand and analyze complex challenges
- A constant innovator who prefers change and progress over routine
- Is inspired to make a change in the world through storytelling
- Thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Support day-to-day client interaction and strategy implementation for a portfolio of clients;
- Develop compelling content, such as website copy, social media posts, stakeholder communications, presentations, reports, memos, letters to the editor, and op-eds;
- Oversee market research projects, including, but not limited to: (1) creating and/or updating existing stakeholder, influencer and media lists by identifying new and relevant contacts, (2) media activity reports using in-house monitoring tools, and (3) social media sentiment analysis reports;
- Develop and execute innovative digital advertising strategies;
- Contribute to creative brainstorming;
- Implement public affairs and public relations campaigns for corporations, advocacy groups and non-profits; and
- Assist in the proposal writing process.
YOUR EXPERIENCEAs a qualified candidate, you have experience in all areas below:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of social/political/economic issues relevant to client work;
- Demonstrate ability to leverage social media platforms (Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) and show knowledge/interest in social media trends;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of digital advertising;
- Collaborate with managers and designers to develop compelling content and creative products;
- Manage timelines, budgets, vendors and personnel for a fast-paced office in highly organized and efficient fashion;
- Communicate professionally – this role will include interfacing with clients, media and other external audiences, in addition to colleagues;
- Have superior writing skills and verbal skills;
- Manage trainees on large projects;
- Distill critical data points and narratives through research; and
- Meet simultaneous deadlines, troubleshoot and manage multiple projects at once.
As an exceptional candidate, you possess many of the following attributes:
- 1-3 years of work experience related to media relations, communications, and/or digital and social media strategy;
- Political campaign, governmental and/or PR agency experience;
- Intellectual curiosity about policy issues, business and media and where the three intersect;
- Knowledge about digital communications tools and social media;
- Hands-on digital advertising experience is a plus;
- Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail;
- A proven track record of successfully completing multiple projects under tight deadlines;
- Excellent writing, editing, research and presentation skills; and
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook).
WHO WE AREKivvit is a nationally-recognized, award winning and fast-growing public affairs and strategic communications firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Miami, New Jersey, New York City and Washington, D.C. The firm’s entrepreneurial culture is led by professionals with decades of experience in government, politics, journalism, non-profits, industry and advocacy campaigns.
We are committed to building the agency of the future and invested in creating a culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and innovation across our teams. Our success delivering on these priorities has earned Kivvit significant recognition as Public Affairs Firm of the Year (Reed Awards), Most Innovative Agency (Bulldog PR Awards), North American Digital Agency of the Year (PRovoke), and a Best Agency to Work For (PRovoke).
Kivvit cares about our team’s quality of life outside of work. That’s why we offer a uniquely rich benefits package that includes:
- 100% Company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- 401(k) match and profit sharing
- Annual wellness stipend
- Flexible work arrangements
- 12 paid company holidays per year, 22 days individual paid time off
- Early close every summer Friday
Team Kivvit prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from traditionally underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators. Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!
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