What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Fellow position at Avōq?
We are seeking a communications fellow who want to join a dynamic team and get hands-on experience in public affairs and corporate reputation. If you're a politico, policy wonk, news hound, or itching for the chance to get into corporate comms, you've found the right firm.
Who You Are
Requirements
Your Experience
Strong Candidates Will Possess Many Of The Following Attributes
Benefits
Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.
The salary for this role is $39,000
We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team's quality of life outside of work that includes:
Who You Are
- Resourceful and able to work independently
- Exceptionally organized and can keep track of multiple priorities at once
- Intellectually curious and a diligent researcher
- A strong verbal communicator with even sharper writing skills
- Excited to work on a diverse variety of projects which draw on an array of skills
- Motivated and fulfilled by succeeding as a team
- Routinely assist with the firm's core work areas: in-depth research, public affairs campaign management, media and public relations, strategic consulting, tactical messaging, corporate positioning, grassroots advocacy, digital campaigning, and issue advocacy.
- Daily responsibilities will include researching, preparing reports, assisting staff on client requests, and helping on a variety of office responsibilities. Trainees will work directly with senior staff to meet client needs.
Requirements
Your Experience
Strong Candidates Will Possess Many Of The Following Attributes
- Current college senior or recent graduate
- Exceptional writing and research skills
- An interest in/aptitude for digital advocacy techniques, including online marketing and media production
- Experience with the basics of digital and social media marketing a big plus
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of local and national policies and current events
- Background in politics, econ, business, or journalism strongly desired
- Experience on campaigns a plus
- Experience with digital media, including video and graphic editing, a big plus
- Proficiency with Mac OS and Microsoft Office programs
Benefits
Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.
The salary for this role is $39,000
We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team's quality of life outside of work that includes:
- 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) contributions
- Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
- 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
- Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year
Salary : $39,000
