Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Fellow

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Key Responsibilities

in-depth research, public affairs campaign management, media and public relations, strategic consulting, tactical messaging, corporate positioning, grassroots advocacy, digital campaigning,

Requirements Summary

Exceptional writing and research skills An interest in/aptitude for digital advocacy techniques,

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We are seeking a communications fellow who want to join a dynamic team and get hands-on experience in public affairs and corporate reputation. If you’re a politico, policy wonk, news hound, or itching for the chance to get into corporate comms, you’ve found the right firm.

Resourceful and able to work independently
Exceptionally organized and can keep track of multiple priorities at once
Intellectually curious and a diligent researcher
A strong verbal communicator with even sharper writing skills
Excited to work on a diverse variety of projects which draw on an array of skills
Motivated and fulfilled by succeeding as a team

Responsibilities

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→Routinely assist with the firm's core work areas: in-depth research, public affairs campaign management, media and public relations, strategic consulting, tactical messaging, corporate positioning, grassroots advocacy, digital campaigning, and issue advocacy.
→Daily responsibilities will include researching, preparing reports, assisting staff on client requests, and helping on a variety of office responsibilities. Trainees will work directly with senior staff to meet client needs.

The Fellow Program typically runs for 6-12 months with the possibility to extend beyond the initial timeframe. Fellows may be eligible for promotion depending on the quality of their work and department availability.

Requirements

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Strong candidates will possess many of the following attributes:

Exceptional writing and research skills
An interest in/aptitude for digital advocacy techniques, including online marketing and media production
Experience with the basics of digital and social media marketing a big plus
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Knowledge of local and national policies and current events
Background in politics, economics, business, or journalism strongly desired
Experience on campaigns a plus
Experience with digital media, including video and graphic editing, a big plus
Proficiency with Mac OS and Microsoft Office programs

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!

What We Offer

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Avōq 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 historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.

The salary for this role is $39,000

We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes:

✓100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

✓Paid parental leave

✓401(k) contributions

✓Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (4 days in office)

✓12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off

✓Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year