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Story Partners employs a mix of Capitol Hill veterans, journalists and communications professionals. In this dynamic environment, our team seamlessly works together to develop awe-inspiring communications programs that help our clients move legislation, sway public opinion and advance their business objectives. So if you like to roll up your sleeves, take on a challenge, and work across an array of clients and industries, Story Partners is the right career choice for you. Apply today!
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Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs
Story Partners, a leading public affairs firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking an assistant vice president to develop and implement strategic public affairs campaigns on behalf of their clients across diverse industry sectors. The successful candidate will have 7-10 years of public affairs experience, with at least three years in a public relations agency.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute integrated public affairs campaigns that include media, grassroots advocacy, executive positioning, reputation management, crisis communications and thought leadership
- Serve as account manager or deputy account manager on public affairs campaigns and potentially supervise junior staff member and interns
- Draft a wide range of communications materials including messages, talking points, opinion pieces, press releases, media pitches, fact sheets, digital and social media content, advertising copy, etc.
- Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with Beltway, trade, national and local media and generate strategic media placements
- Build relationships with third parties and establish collaborative partnership opportunities
- Build trusted relationships with clients and prospects that lead to incremental new business opportunities
- Participate in business development opportunities such as brainstorming and building campaign strategies, drafting new business proposals and presentations
- Manage external vendors such as media buyers, publishers, photographers, videographers, etc.
Qualifications:
- 7-10 years of public affairs experience, with at least three years in a public relations agency
- Knowledge of and interest in public policy issues
- Excellent media contacts, strong media pitching skills, and a solid record of achievement in generating media placements
- Strong writer with a persuasive writing portfolio
- A passion for providing outstanding client service
- Self-starter who works well in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Bachelor’s Degree
The position is based in Washington, D.C., and while it is primarily virtual, there is an ongoing need for in-person meetings and events in D.C.
This is an excellent growth opportunity for an ambitious team player with a solid record of achievement in public affairs. Story Partners offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including health, 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays and opportunities for professional development. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Public Relations Account Executive
Story Partners, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs firm, is seeking an Account Executive to help implement digital, social, and traditional PR and communications strategies on behalf of a diverse client base that spans various industries and policy issues.
Responsibilities:
- Work as an integral part of client teams to develop and execute strategic public affairs campaigns
- Assist with media outreach, develop media lists, and monitor and identify industry news and trends for agency clients
- Conduct research for and draft content for social media, newsletters, press releases, op-eds, websites, blogs, infographics, etc.
- Assist with ongoing social community management, and work to infuse digital elements such as paid amplification, SEO and analytics into public affairs campaigns
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in communications (Experience in public affairs, PR, journalism, or on Capitol Hill is preferred)
- Team player with a passion for providing outstanding client service
- Strong writer, detail-oriented and strategic thinker
- Well-organized with an ability to prioritize projects, multitask, and meet tight deadlines
- Bachelor’s Degree
Story Partners is a small public affairs firm with an all-hands-on-deck approach to client work. This is an excellent growth opportunity for an ambitious, conscientious team player motivated to excel and interested in learning and building experience in digital, social, and traditional media. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Digital Manager
DIGITAL MANAGER
Story Partners is seeking a Digital Manager to manage online and social media campaigns. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience with strategy development, community management, editorial planning, online advertising and social analytics.
Responsibilities:
- Lead digital programs for communications and public affairs clients across array of industries
- Advise clients and account leads on emerging social trends, research and best practices to identify new opportunities and solutions
- Execute ongoing social community management, monitoring and reporting, continuously evaluating new and compelling ways to engage audiences online.
- Plan and execute online advertising and search engine marketing campaigns, including planning, buying, budgeting, and optimization
- Develop analytic reports to properly measure effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for strategy and improvements
- Monitor social media conversations and trends to identify opportunities for clients to leverage story telling opportunities in real-time
- Conduct email marketing campaigns
- Perform research and prepare new business materials (e.g., proposals, pitches)
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years digital project management experience, preferably in an agency environment
- Demonstrated experience managing social communities for brands, companies, nonprofits or issue-based organizations.
- Proficiency with social management platforms (e.g., Sprout) and social media monitoring platforms (e.g., Meltwater)
- Proficiency in Google Adwords
- Ability to think creatively and spot trends
- Proven ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A passion for everything digital
- Bachelor’s degree
Story Partners offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays and opportunities for professional development. Salary is commensurate with experience.
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@storypartnersdc.com.
Public Affairs Interns
Story Partners is seeking summer interns. The intern program provides a substantive, hands-on experience in a fast-paced workplace. The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starter and creative thinker. We encourage students with a communications background or an interest in the role of public affairs in the political process to apply. Interns should be prepared to enter a professional office and work hard every day.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Drafting a wide selection of written and creative materials
- Monitoring news coverage (traditional and digital) for client issues
- Facilitating a variety of social media engagements and analysis
- Building and maintaining reporter databases
- Conducting media and issues-related research
Story Partners will arrange unique excursions for interns to further their understanding of the different aspects of public affairs in Washington, D.C. These will include touring the U.S. Capitol, attending a congressional hearing, and touring a major news studio.
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to: careers@storypartnersdc.com.
Why Work for Story Partners
Story Partners is an award-winning woman-owned public affairs firm that offers amazing benefits:
- Great colleagues
- Generous benefits
- Ample paid vacation
- Amazing location
- Unlimited opportunities to learn & grow!
