Feldman Strategies LLC : Communications Associate

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Feldman Strategies is hiring a Communications Associate to join our team.

Join a fast-moving, progressive communications firm that is on the front lines of the fights that matter heading into 2028. We work with leading labor unions, Democratic state parties in battleground states, voting rights organizations, health care advocacy groups, LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights organizations, and other progressive and political organizations to break through the noise. As a boutique firm that delivers results, we pride ourselves on our hands-on approach that puts an unparalleled focus on the success of our clients.

This role not only supports and helps project manage day-to-day work and deliverables, but anticipates clients’ needs and offers recommendations to team leadership on the strongest way to meet them. Working closely with team leadership, you will manage up and down, sometimes delegate to peers and fellows, and ensure internal and external deadlines are met.

Responsibilities for Communications Associate:

• Work on communication assignments with real substance for various different clients, ranging from labor unions, to voting rights organizations, those fighting for reproductive freedom and a wide variety of other progressive political organizations.

• Contribute directly to delivering strategic communications results for clients by drafting media pitches and pitching stories to the press; drafting and pitching op-eds and LTEs; drafting memos; doing first drafts of messaging and supporting media trainings; supporting client relationships and staffing; and more.

• Support the creation of client strategy by providing regular creative ideas for clients.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with national and local reporters/editors and producers from across a wide variety of media, from print, television, streaming, radio, podcasts, and new media.

• Develop the skills to support staffing clients on interviews, as well as how to prepare workers, storytellers, and impacted individuals for media interviews.

• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support client relations. This may include playing a facilitation role on some client calls and developing one-on-one relationships with client contacts. Responsible for taking detailed notes on internal and client calls, consistently ensuring all action items are captured and reflected in internal work plans, and collaborating with the project leads to make sure work is moving efficiently throughout the day.

• Track reporters changing beats and outlets, and changes in TV schedules, as well as monitor the 24-hour news cycle and proactively identify opportunities to elevate clients’ expertise into the media.

• Build introductory management skills by supporting the fellowship program and working closely as a peer mentor for communications coordinators.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum 2-3 years of media relations experience in a firm/agency setting, or related positions on campaigns, Capitol Hill, organizations, or news agencies.

• Strong writing and grammar skills, along with interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

• Be comfortable multitasking and managing multiple assignments with varying deadlines at once.

• Demonstrated experience managing up to senior team members.

• Some experience working with reporters to pitch ideas and land stories and a strong news sense is a must. Established relationships with political reporters and those covering progressive issue areas is a plus.

• Passion for communications, politics, progressive advocacy, and the 24-hour news cycle. Demonstrated interest and familiarity with the new/emerging media landscape.

• Have a passion for working, learning, and asking questions in a collaborative, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Salary is negotiable based on experience, with a base salary range of $55,000-$65,000. Full-time staff are also eligible for an annual bonus, which is based on performance and equal to a significant portion of their annual salary.

Feldman Strategies offers excellent benefits, including a competitive PTO policy and paid holidays, health, dental and vision coverage, paid family leave, cell phone reimbursement, and 401k retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution with no match required.

This is a position with a central office in Washington, DC., with work-from-home flexibility. Candidates based in the Washington, DC area preferred.

​​Feldman Strategies LLC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We are looking for new hires to begin by January 4, 2027. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].