Company Overview
West End Strategy Team is a premier, full-service strategic communications firm focused on expanding social justice, racial and gender equity and human rights. We partner with clients to drive meaningful change through strategic communications, including earned media strategy, messaging, digital strategy and crisis communications.
Through our work with clients, we’re promoting human and civil rights. We’re advocating for reproductive rights. We’re fighting against attacks on our democracy at home and around the world. We’re opposing book bans that threaten the right to education in communities across the country, and we’re pushing back against unconstitutional restrictions on voting access. We’re working on the cutting-edge issues of the moment as we partner with leading organizations working to make our world a better place.
We work closely with clients to define their goals, identify key audiences, and develop and implement customized communications strategies to achieve success. We manage media relations, lead trainings, develop messaging and content, mitigate risks and respond to crises, conceptualize and execute newsworthy events, and leverage media placements to reach key audiences.
We are a team of close to 30 passionate, engaged, talented colleagues who are committed to creating social change. Every day we drive meaningful change through our strategic communications work.
Position Overview
West End Strategy Team (WEST) is seeking communications professionals looking to take the next step in their career. Candidates will have three to five years of communications experience at an agency, non-profit, government, media organization, think tank/research organization or equivalent experience. The right candidate will have a basic understanding of the modern media landscape and an interest in using that experience to support a range of social issues.
The Strategist will work on teams to support various clients in meeting their strategic communications objectives. Responsibilities will include creating and updating project plans, research, drafting written content, developing and pitching stories to the press, and planning for and participating in client meetings, among others. The ideal candidate brings a background in strategic communications or public/media relations, is an active consumer of the news, an excellent project manager who can handle shifting and competing deadlines, and thrives supporting solving problems for clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to impactful and meaningful communications work for causes they believe in. If that sounds like you - apply today!
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Management and Support (60%)
Strategic Communications (40%)
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor.
Key Competencies and Qualifications
To succeed in this job, you will excel in five areas:
Compensation, Benefits and Location
This position is in Washington, D.C. WEST employees are currently working a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two working remotely.
The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience. WEST provides a generous bonus structure. Benefits include health, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, paid parental leave and a 401k plan with an employer contribution.
To Apply
To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume online at Bamboo HR. The cover letter should be concise and compelling and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this position. Only applications submitted through this website will be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Please note: Candidates who advance to the final interview rounds will be compensated for completing an interview exercise.
WEST is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. As we work to create change through strategic communications, we are also working to create change in our company and in our industry.
Company Overview
West End Strategy Team is a premier, full-service strategic communications firm focused on expanding social justice, racial and gender equity and human rights. We partner with clients to drive meaningful change through…