Associate or Senior Associate, Strategic Communications

The Role

Do you believe in the power of storytelling to change lives? Do you care about policy and politics? Are you excited to use communications to build a better, more progressive future? Are you a creative thinker, a strong writer, and an even better teammate? In this role you will have the opportunity to write, research, manage projects, generate creative ideas, and pitch media stories—all to support a wide array of mission-driven organizations and leaders.

Be Clear

Be Clear is a boutique communications and strategy consultancy that seeks to build a better, more progressive world by helping people and organizations tell their stories. Founded by four alumni of the Obama Administration, Be Clear works across multiple issues. We work with mission-driven organizations and leaders with a strong concentration on strengthening public education, defending American democracy, and reducing economic inequality. Our services range from strategy development to press relations; from crisis management to training promising leaders for high-pressure media environments.

Responsibilities

An Associate at Be Clear will:

• Generate well-written drafts of content including press releases, blogs, op-eds, and web copy (writing is the primary function of this role!)
• Create and post social media content across a range of platforms
• Create and edit graphics and simple videos for social media
• Cultivate reporter relationships, pitch stories, and place op-eds
• Develop high-quality presentations and memos
• Develop client meeting agendas and create and track project management plans
• Create and manage media lists and monitor traditional and social media
• Manage Be Clear newsletter and email list

In addition to the above, a Senior Associate will:

• Create drafts of written materials that require minimal editing to be client-ready
• Provide strategic input in client meetings and help manage client relationships
• Generate creative tactical ideas for earned and social media
• Plan and execute rollouts of reports, announcements, and other media moments

Qualifications

An Associate at Be Clear will share our progressive values and have:

• 2+ years professional communications or closely-related experience, preferably in government, campaigns, journalism, advocacy, or similarly fast-paced environments
• Strong writing and editing skills, including copy-editing
• A detail oriented, organized approach to managing projects and meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of social media strategy on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn and experience creating social media content
• Great judgment and a track record of working collaboratively to solve problems
• Capacity to succeed in a dynamic, remote work environment that frequently requires multitasking and balancing competing demands
• Fluency in and unwavering commitment to advancing issues of racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion

A Senior Associate will possess all of the above plus:

• 4+ years professional communications or closely-related experience, preferably in government, campaigns, journalism, advocacy or similarly fast-paced environments
• Project management expertise with experience executing successful media rollouts and/or digital media campaigns
• Experience working with journalists to successfully pitch stories
• A strong and nuanced understanding of the political and policy news media landscape

Additional consideration will be given for:

• Spanish language fluency
• Graphic design and video editing skills and experience with tools such as Canva, Squarespace, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, and Riverside.FM
• Pre-existing relationships with relevant journalists

Status and Location

This is a full-time, remote position (must live in U.S.) with domestic travel expected several times per year. Preference will be given for candidates who reside in the following states: California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Washington, and Washington DC.

Salary

The base salary range for a Communications Associate is $60,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.

The base salary range for a Senior Communications Associate is $78,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience.

Be Clear also offers a generous bonus structure for all employees, annual cost-of-living adjustments, and opportunities for merit-based raises.

Benefits

Be Clear offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, and 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, technology stipends, and co-working options. Our staff enjoy a generous annual paid time off package, including 10 federal holidays, extended winter break, paid sick leave, and 15 flexible PTO days (to start).

To Apply

Please submit your application via letmebeclear.com/jobs. Our team will review applications and, upon qualification, contact you to determine the next steps.

Preferred deadline: All applications received by October 9th will receive an initial review.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

Be Clear is committed to creating a workplace where people of all backgrounds thrive, and we actively oppose discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, religion, or other characteristics. Be Clear seeks individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to growing diversity within our firm, and seek to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.

Be Clear offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, and 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, technology stipends, and co-working options. Our staff enjoy a generous annual paid time off package, including 10 federal holidays, extended winter break, paid sick leave, and 15 flexible PTO days (to start).