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Communications/Public Affairs Fellowship

Marathon Strategies, an independent communications, public affairs and research firm, is seeking a motivated, energetic, organized and results-oriented Communications/Public Affairs Fellow to support our growing operation. Marathon’s fellowship program is a full-time, six-month program aimed at equipping recent college graduates with the skills needed to progress their careers. This position is currently hybrid, requiring 1-2 days of attendance in either the New York City or Washington, DC, offices.

( NOTE: Please submit a resume AND cover letter as a single pdf.)

Born from the trenches of some of the most high-profile political races over the last two decades, Marathon applies the strategic and fast-paced execution of campaigns to the challenges of a wide range of brands, issues, companies and candidates. We embed ourselves in our clients’ organizations and challenge the status quo, using our experience and intellect to shape opinions and deliver results.

Responsibilities include:

• Compiling press clippings daily for various clients
• Pitching and placing stories in local, regional and national publications
• Managing editorial calendars and media lists
• Developing op-eds, press releases and other written materials
• Generating content for social media campaigns
• Inputting into client workplans
• Implementing strategic communication initiatives and programs
• Assisting in account administrative duties such as taking notes on client calls and updating activity reports

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 relevant internships or full-time/part-time communications roles in an in-house or consultancy environment
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience pitching media and building media lists
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Digital abilities; social media experience a plus
• Flexible and proactive in taking on assignments and responsibilities
• A voracious appetite for news

Marathon Strategies has been named to Ragan Communication’s Top Places to Work Class of 2025 and winner of Ragan’s best employee education and training program. The growing firm is also a two-time finalist of PRovoke Media’s public affairs agencies of the year and was chosen as a finalist for PR Week’s outstanding small agency of the year. Marathon has appeared on the Financial Times’ list of America’s fastest-growing companies and was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the nation’s 5,000 fastest-growing companies for the second year in a row.

Salary: $20 an hour/40 hours per week