EMC Communications,

Senior Associate

Posted
15 days ago
Employment type
Full-time
Location
Remote (HQ in Santa Cruz, CA)
Closing date

About this organization

EMC Communications is a woman-owned strategic communications firm elevating thought leaders, advocates, and businesses driving social change. We offer integrated public relations, messaging, and digital media campaigns focusing on political advocacy and issues advancing the social good, especially gender, racial, economic, and social justice.

About this job

EMC Communications is hiring a Senior Associate with two to three years of experience to help manage media relations and implement strategic communications campaigns for our clients advancing the social good. You will report to a Director. Starting salary range for the Senior Associate is $56,000-69,000.

Healthcare: Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Paid Time Off: With paid time off, Employee Wellness Week, and federal holidays, EMC employees have 34 paid days off per year.

Retirement: Employer-sponsored retirement plan, with an employer match of up to 3% of salary.

Life Insurance: Coverage up to 2x salary at no cost to employees.

Equipment: MacBook Air provided. $100 monthly cell phone and Internet stipend.

EMC Communications is an equal opportunity, fair-chance employer. We are building a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, veteran status, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Roles & responsibilities

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Helping manage client projects

Writing and pitching press releases, media availabilities, statements, letters to the editor and more

Directly pitching journalists

Developing and executing social media content and strategy

Updating and managing lists of media contacts

Monitoring media and social media

Researching and writing talking points

Qualifications

Two to three years of experience working in communications, public relations

Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills

Comfort with tight and shifting deadlines

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently essential

Experience working in advocacy organizations a plus

Journalism or agency experience a plus but not required

To apply

Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@emccommunications.com with the subject line of EMC Senior Associate + Your Name.

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