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Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Fellow
Chicago, IL, US
Source: Avōq careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $39,000 — $39,000 USD per year
- Employment
- full time
Employer job description
From Avōq's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
We are seeking a communications fellow who want to join a dynamic team and get hands-on experience in public affairs and corporate reputation. If you’re a politico, policy wonk, news hound, or itching for the chance to get into corporate comms, you’ve found the right firm.
Who you are
- Resourceful and able to work independently
- Exceptionally organized and can keep track of multiple priorities at once
- Intellectually curious and a diligent researcher
- A strong verbal communicator with even sharper writing skills
- Excited to work on a diverse variety of projects which draw on an array of skills
- Motivated and fulfilled by succeeding as a team
What you’ll do
- Routinely assist with the firm's core work areas: in-depth research, public affairs campaign management, media and public relations, strategic consulting, tactical messaging, corporate positioning, grassroots advocacy, digital campaigning, and issue advocacy.
- Daily responsibilities will include researching, preparing reports, assisting staff on client requests, and helping on a variety of office responsibilities. Trainees will work directly with senior staff to meet client needs.
- The Fellow Program typically runs for 6-12 months with the possibility to extend beyond the initial timeframe. Fellows may be eligible for promotion depending on the quality of their work and department availability.
Requirements
- Your Experience
- Strong candidates will possess many of the following attributes: Exceptional writing and research skills
- An interest in/aptitude for digital advocacy techniques, including online marketing and media production
- Experience with the basics of digital and social media marketing a big plus
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of local and national policies and current events
- Background in politics, economics, business, or journalism strongly desired
- Experience on campaigns a plus
- Experience with digital media, including video and graphic editing, a big plus
- Proficiency with Mac OS and Microsoft Office programs
- Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!
Benefits
- Avōq prides itself on the kind of innovation that is only achieved through inclusive collaboration and equal opportunity. Maintaining a diverse staff of first-class talent (including those from BIPOC, LGBTQ communities, and others from historically underrepresented groups), and conferring a sense of value and belonging on each team member is central to our mission as expert communicators and advocates.
- The salary for this role is $39,000
- We offer a uniquely rich benefits package to support our team’s quality of life outside of work that includes:
- 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) contributions
- Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (4 days in office)
- 12 paid company holidays per year, up to 39 days individual paid time off
- Winter break: Offices close the last week of the year
- Avōq also provides necessary assistance or modifications to the application process for prospective candidates. If you need support, please reach out to Talent@teamavoq.com and include your full name and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
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