Public Affairs Associate

JCI Worldwide Public Affairs - Associate Position

(Hybrid / Part-time)

Founded in 1995, JCI is a leader in communications, advocacy, and public affairs. With award-winning campaigns and successful partnerships, our agency has built a reputation for delivering results and driving success worldwide.

We are a diverse team of curious, motivated and flexible people who thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and clear feedback. 

As a Public Affairs Associate you will support and sometimes lead projects across research, media, community relations, and content development. You will be expected to do the following tasks:

• Conduct research and synthesize insights for briefs, memos, and client updates all within a timely manner 
• Draft op-eds, press releases, talking points, and stakeholder communications. 
• Manage social channels and contribute to content plans.
• Develop brand and campaign materials for JCI and clients. 
• Pitch media; build and maintain reporter and editor relationships. 
• Designing, writing/producing presentations and reports.
• Communicate with and influence key stakeholders on a range of policy issues depending on the clients needs
• Work with team members on creating new messaging ideas and strategies.
   

Skills Necessary:

• Excellent writing, editing and content ideation across a variety of communications formats
• Comfortable with pitching op-eds and other media related pieces to publications
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with media, stakeholders, partners, and key allies.
• Experience  conducting outreach via phone call or email
• Undergraduate senior or graduate student pursuing Strategic Public Relations, Communication, Public Diplomacy, Public Policy or related fields strongly preferred

Compensation and schedule

• $22 per hour

• 15-20 hours per week, ideally concentrated on the same days and able to come in-person 2-3 days a week (Downtown Santa Monica)