Raben
Sr Associate, Strategic Communications
Raben, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Description
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.Description Raben is a public policy, strategic communications and organizational consulting firm. Our talented and passionate team champions diversity, equity, and justice as core values that ignite our mission for impactful change in corporate, nonprofit, government, and foundation work. Our changemakers work to solve real-world problems and inspire lasting changes through our four service offerings: strategic communications, government affairs, issue campaigns, and culture, strategy, & organizational design.We have been fueled by insightful strategy, creative tactics, and plain old hustle for over 20 years. We are a majority-minority firm as we are people of color, women, immigrants, disabled, and LGBTQ. Spend time with us and you will quickly learn we value smarts, creativity, and audaciousness in just about all we do… and a sense of humor is a contractual must. Learn more at raben.co.What We Seek:We seek a Senior Associate to join our Strategic Communications practice in our LA. Senior Associates at our firm bring hands-on expertise, contextual knowledge, and strong project management abilities to our client engagements. Specifically, candidates who join our Strategic Communications practice will have a track record of success in media relations. Add to that a high degree of initiative, personal resilience, attention to detail, plain old smarts, a little swagger, a lot of creativity, and a concierge-like approach to client services.This position is located in our LA office and follows a hybrid schedule with two days per week in office.Responsibilities:Serve as a specialist on designated client teams, contributing to the creation, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and tactical communications plans. Engage directly with clients regarding strategy, approach and priorities.Drive on tactical execution within a range of media and communications needs, in particular serving as a media liaison (maintain relationships with journalists, manage press lists, develop media collateral, engage in targeted pitching).Track and assess analytics; prepare summative reports, memoranda, etc. Identify options for ongoing improvement and strengthening of target metrics.Assist in the planning, coordination, and staffing of media events, convenings, conference calls, trainings, panels, etc., including venue logistics, registrations, and on-site support.Hold responsibility for overall task and project management on assigned project teams.Contribute to the organizational goals of the firm’s Strategic Communications practice area.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsRequirements
2 - 3 years media relations experience required. Experience in a political or public policy setting is a strong plus.Nuanced understanding of the national as well as your local/regional media landscapeExperience developing and directly executing communications plans.Exemplary oral and written communication skills required. Candidates must have the demonstrable ability to quickly produce clear, compelling written collateral.Ability to thrive and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrable project management skills across multiple assignments with many moving parts.Application Instructions:To apply, please submit an application, resume, and 2-3 writing or work samples via our online job portal. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please email your needs to careers@raben.co.Salary Range and Benefits:Our salary range for this role is between $67,500-$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience and locality. In addition to a great degree of autonomy in work and projects, our colleagues enjoy a suite of benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited PTO, monthly data plan reimbursements, flexibility in work location and schedule, a rich professional development curriculum, a 3% 401K match, yearly employer FSA contribution, work from home flexibility, and many more.COVID-19 Policy:Regardless of work location, all staff of Raben must show proof of having received an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccination or provide a vaccination waiver. New employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption no later than their first day of employment.Raben finds it quite natural to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, aspiring to live the values of equity in everything we do.
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Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.Description Raben is a public policy, strategic communications and organizational consulting firm. Our talented and passionate team champions diversity, equity, and justice as core values that ignite our mission for impactful change in corporate, nonprofit, government, and foundation work. Our changemakers work to solve real-world problems and inspire lasting changes through our four service offerings: strategic communications, government affairs, issue campaigns, and culture, strategy, & organizational design.We have been fueled by insightful strategy, creative tactics, and plain old hustle for over 20 years. We are a majority-minority firm as we are people of color, women, immigrants, disabled, and LGBTQ. Spend time with us and you will quickly learn we value smarts, creativity, and audaciousness in just about all we do… and a sense of humor is a contractual must. Learn more at raben.co.What We Seek:We seek a Senior Associate to join our Strategic Communications practice in our LA. Senior Associates at our firm bring hands-on expertise, contextual knowledge, and strong project management abilities to our client engagements. Specifically, candidates who join our Strategic Communications practice will have a track record of success in media relations. Add to that a high degree of initiative, personal resilience, attention to detail, plain old smarts, a little swagger, a lot of creativity, and a concierge-like approach to client services.This position is located in our LA office and follows a hybrid schedule with two days per week in office.Responsibilities:Serve as a specialist on designated client teams, contributing to the creation, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and tactical communications plans. Engage directly with clients regarding strategy, approach and priorities.Drive on tactical execution within a range of media and communications needs, in particular serving as a media liaison (maintain relationships with journalists, manage press lists, develop media collateral, engage in targeted pitching).Track and assess analytics; prepare summative reports, memoranda, etc. Identify options for ongoing improvement and strengthening of target metrics.Assist in the planning, coordination, and staffing of media events, convenings, conference calls, trainings, panels, etc., including venue logistics, registrations, and on-site support.Hold responsibility for overall task and project management on assigned project teams.Contribute to the organizational goals of the firm’s Strategic Communications practice area.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsRequirements
2 - 3 years media relations experience required. Experience in a political or public policy setting is a strong plus.Nuanced understanding of the national as well as your local/regional media landscapeExperience developing and directly executing communications plans.Exemplary oral and written communication skills required. Candidates must have the demonstrable ability to quickly produce clear, compelling written collateral.Ability to thrive and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrable project management skills across multiple assignments with many moving parts.Application Instructions:To apply, please submit an application, resume, and 2-3 writing or work samples via our online job portal. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please email your needs to careers@raben.co.Salary Range and Benefits:Our salary range for this role is between $67,500-$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience and locality. In addition to a great degree of autonomy in work and projects, our colleagues enjoy a suite of benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited PTO, monthly data plan reimbursements, flexibility in work location and schedule, a rich professional development curriculum, a 3% 401K match, yearly employer FSA contribution, work from home flexibility, and many more.COVID-19 Policy:Regardless of work location, all staff of Raben must show proof of having received an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccination or provide a vaccination waiver. New employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption no later than their first day of employment.Raben finds it quite natural to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, aspiring to live the values of equity in everything we do.
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