Media Associate
Pay$50k – $90k
PostedNov 14, 2026
LevelEntry level
In short
Media Associate | Political Consulting Firm | DMV Area | Job ID: #3683573 Are you a communications professional with strong media relations skills and a passion for public affairs?
📋 About the job
Pay$50,000–$90,000 annually DOE , plus benefits
Media Associate | Political Consulting Firm | DMV Area | Job ID: #3683573 Are you a communications professional with strong media relations skills and a passion for public affairs? A political consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is seeking a Media Associate to build relationships with journalists, identify timely media opportunities, and support strategic communications efforts across multiple clients and issue areas.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with reporters, producers, and other media professionals.
- Monitor breaking news and identify timely opportunities for media engagement.
- Develop messaging, press releases, statements, and other public-facing communications materials.
- Pitch reporters and support strategic media outreach across multiple projects.
- Manage communications deliverables across multiple clients and issue areas.
- Coordinate competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Strong writing, verbal communication, and media relations skills.
- Experience pitching reporters and developing professional relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Strong understanding of current events, news cycles, and the media landscape.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience in policy, advocacy, nonprofit, communications, or related fields preferred.
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