Associate

About the Role

Velocity is a boutique strategic communications firm built for the modern era. We are looking for an ambitious self-starter to join our growing team.

About You

• Are entrepreneurial – comfortable solving problems and creating a process from scratch
• Are comfortable with tasks large and small: You understand that delivering excellence sometimes means handling logistics alongside strategy
• Are a critical thinker who understands the drivers of the business and policy ecosystem, beyond communications
• Are deeply committed to client service and value delivery
• Are humble but confident: Eager to learn, contribute meaningfully, and work without ego
• Are technically proficient: Curious about the potential of AI and willing to co-create as we continue to build our custom technology stack
• Are interested in more than just storytelling: You see communications challenges as business problems to solve
• Are willing to work in-person in Washington, DC with us 4 days a week

Job Responsibilities

Your job will be somewhat amorphous as we scale – and you’ll have the opportunity to take on additional and significant responsibilities as we grow, with access to major decision-makers in media, policy, and Corporate America. You’ll initially:

• Conduct regular media monitoring
• Prepare briefing documents for interactions with the press and stakeholders
• Conduct research to drive press outreach and engage in creative storytelling with the media
• Assist in logistics and planning for events, gatherings, and productions
• Bring your unique, outside skills – data analysis, AI operationalization, policy research, etc – to the table