Media Associate
Republican Jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- Project management
- Work
- On-site in Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management23%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
A political consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is seeking a Media Associate. This role involves building relationships with journalists, identifying timely media opportunities, and supporting strategic communications efforts across multiple clients and issue areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with reporters, producers, and other media professionals.
- Monitor breaking news and identify timely opportunities for media engagement.
- Develop messaging, press releases, statements, and other public-facing communications materials.
- Pitch reporters and support strategic media outreach across multiple projects.
- Manage communications deliverables across multiple clients and issue areas.
- Coordinate competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong writing, verbal communication, and media relations skills.
- Experience pitching reporters and developing professional relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Strong understanding of current events, news cycles, and the media landscape.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience in policy, advocacy, nonprofit, communications, or related fields preferred.