Associate, Public Affairs

About Us

SKDK is an award-winning strategic communications, public affairs, and advertising agency. With offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Albany, and Los Angeles, SKDK partners with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, philanthropies, political candidates, and committees to solve complex challenges through integrated communications strategy, storytelling, content creation, crisis management, media placement, and digital innovation. Committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, SKDK delivers transformative results for its clients. 

Whether it’s helping in a crisis, developing a media plan, honing a persuasive message or building a coalition, our Public Affairs team brings unmatched expertise to navigating complex issues and shaping narratives. There is no company that better understands the intersection of press, politics, and policy. 

Overview

As an Associate, you will work with a wide range of clients, including corporate, association, nonprofit and issue advocacy, and support the work of the firm to create deliverables that are creative, strong, and will help meet clients’ goals. 

Responsibilities

An Associate’s job responsibilities include: 

• Crafting communications materials including press releases, presentations, and social media content. 

• Owning pieces of research projects that will inform client work. 

• Building media lists. 

• Conducting media outreach and build relationships with reporters. 

• Media monitoring, including broadcast, print, online and digital.  

• Successfully driving coverage for clients by pitching stories. 

• Supporting client relationship management, including organizing calls and managing the workflow with the client and team. 

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have: 

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in writing, research, and media-intensive positions such as political campaigns, in media, government, agency, or similar organizations. 

• Experience placing national print and broadcast stories, experience with diverse press is a plus. 

• Strong writing and research skills with thorough knowledge of AP Style. 

• A working knowledge of social media strategies for communications campaigns. 

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. 

• The ability to effectively manage multiple projects and handle competing deadlines. 

• A bachelor's degree with a preference in public relations, communications, political science, or public policy. 

Benefits

SKDK is committed to pay equity. SKDK believes the target base compensation in this role is $68,000. In addition to base salary, SKDK considers other key components as part of total compensation, including but not limited to an annual discretionary bonus, commission on new business, and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, such as skillset, level of experience, and location. 

SKDK provides a generous benefits package including excellent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums; paid parental leave; time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time; 401(k) with an employer contribution, mobil phone stipend, public transportation benefits, and additional benefits. 

SKDK believes in the growth and development of all our employees and therefore we offer: 

• Professional development and career guidance 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups  
• A collegial and supportive office environment 

Equal Opportunities

SKDK is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any protected category.