DCI Group

Public affairs and crisis management firm

Account Associate - Client Services

PR & CommunicationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$60k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Working knowledge of and interest in the public policy process.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to demonstrate critical attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work flexibly with different personalities.
Creative thinking skills.
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new things and accept new challenges.
Excellent time-management skills and a proactive approach to completing tasks while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Professionalism in communications and work manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
An undergraduate degree.

Responsibilities

Draft content and deliverables for internal teams and clients.
Monitor and prepare daily media clips for client and internal distribution.
Manage websites and create social media site content.
Organize and manage client events and meetings.
Research and understand client public policy issues and goals.
Communicate effectively with colleagues.
Complete responsibilities by deadlines and in a client-ready format.
Demonstrate interest in a variety of public policy issues.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in social networking tools.
Previous internship or work experience with a public affairs, lobbying, or public relations firm, trade association, political campaign, corporate public policy office, or legislative office.

Job Description

DCI is seeking an entry-level public affairs professional to join our Washington, DC office for an in-person collaborative role. Successful candidates must demonstrate a working knowledge of and interest in the public policy process and have strong writing and communication skills. Candidate must consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment when fulfilling multiple responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

Drafting content and deliverables for internal teams and clients
Monitoring and preparing daily media clips for client and internal distribution
Managing websites and creating social media site content
Organizing and managing client events and meetings
Researching and understanding client public policy issues and goals
Communicating effectively with colleagues
Fulfilling responsibilities within a deadline and in a client-ready format
Proficiency in social networking tools is preferred
Demonstrating interest in a variety of public policy issues

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Exercises independent judgment
Exhibits critical attention to detail and problem solving skills
Flexibility to work with different personalities
Creative thinker
Intellectual curiosity, enjoys learning new things and accepts new challenges readily
Excellent time management skills and proactive in completing tasks while managing multiple priorities
Thrives on a challenge and in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates professionalism in communications and work manner
Proficient in MS Office
Previous internship or work experience with a public affairs, lobbying or PR firm, trade association, political campaign, corporate public policy office or legislative office a plus
Undergraduate degree

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application!

Salary: $60,000

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation: 60000 to 60000 (USD) (YEARLY)

About the Company

DCI Group

Public affairs and crisis management firm

DCI Group provides public affairs consulting, focusing on public relations, crisis management, grassroots engagement, and digital advocacy. It helps clients shape and execute policy campaigns at local, state, national, and international levels. Its services include coalition and third-party work, media relations, digital services, and field operations to support an outside game for public policy efforts. The firm differentiates itself through its extensive political network and ability to move fast with precise strategy across multiple government levels and issue areas for corporations, trade associations, coalitions, and non-profit organizations. The goal is to influence public policy and governance by coordinating communications, advocacy, and grassroots activity to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: 1996

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