Communications Associate

Our client is seeking a Communications Associate to support their Marketing & Communications Team. Job Details... • Title: Communications Associate • Type: Contract • Length: 3-6 months • Location: NW Washington DC • Format: Hybrid • Rate/Salary: $26-30/hour • Background Check: Standard Candidate profile and qualifications: • Experience in 3+ years communications or marketing • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Email Marketing Software (EMS), Customer Management Software (CMS) • Soft Skills: proactive, strong interpersonal and written comms skills, professional, strong attention to detail • Education: BA/BS preferred, ideally in Marketing/Communications, years of experience can compensate Job Duties & Responsibilities: • Content Creation: Develop and produce high-quality written content, including press releases, newsletters, blog posts, and social media updates, to effectively communicate the organization's message. • Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and other media contacts. Assist in coordinating media outreach and responding to media inquiries. • Digital and Social Media Management: Manage and grow the organization’s social media presence. Develop engaging content and monitor social media channels to interact with and expand the audience. • Internal Communications: Support internal communication efforts by creating and distributing memos, emails, and other materials to ensure employees are informed and engaged with company initiatives. • Event Support: Assist in planning and executing communication strategies for events, including preparing promotional materials, coordinating logistics, and providing on-site support to ensure successful event execution.  This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request