Graduate Fellow, Office of the President & Head of Strategy

McLarty Associates is seeking a motivated, resourceful, highly organized individual for a full-time, entry-level graduate fellow position to support our Office of the President and McLarty Associate’s Head of Strategy. We are looking for an individual who can work full-time starting early May. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

As a graduate fellow, you will work on a variety of projects with different engagement teams. The fellowship aims to give you exposure to the breadth of our services and client work. You will work closely with our professionals – Associate through Director – and gain first-hand experience in consulting. Your assignments may involve news tracking, preliminary research support, drafting, and supporting communications and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting extensive research on public policy, international, and business issues;
• Writing memos, compiling biographies, preparing presentations;
• Assisting in developing and executing external communications and marketing strategies to promote the firm’s services and brand;
• Assisting in creating and curating content for various platforms, including the firm’s website, social media, and email newsletters;
• Monitoring regional and global news outlets;
• Attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients;
• Assisting professional staff with general office and administrative support;
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates for this position possess an interest in international affairs, communications, marketing, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to learn how a geopolitical consulting firm operates. Proficiency in one or more foreign languages is preferred. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature;
• Personable and professional;
• Inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team;
• Attentive to details;
• Able to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Able to manage and adapt to changing priorities, remain poised under pressure, and juggle multiple projects at a time;
• Able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of mature judgment and confidentiality;
• Skilled communicators with a strong ability to write for a variety of audiences.
• Strong researchers and writers;
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, Canva, and other business applications and media platforms.

Interested applicants must submit an application that includes:

• Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience and skills;
• Resume and;
• Short Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to international politics, political economy, or international business.

Please compile all application materials into one PDF document. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.