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Purple Strategies is a corporate reputation and strategy firm that combines the creativity and discipline of brand communications with the speed and strategy of political campaigns to help leverage or reduce pressure on a business, brand or issue. We help build and defend reputation and brand value and serve Fortune 500 companies, associations, nonprofits and some of the most recognizable brands in the world.

Purple helps the world's most important organizations address their toughest challenges. We operate in a highly collaborative environment and apply integrated, team-based approaches to help clients:

• Anticipate reputation challenges and opportunities;
• Compel change through business actions and transformation; and
• Navigate reputation issues, acute crises, key business choices and policy/regulatory changes to inform decision-making.

The associate's primary responsibility is to provide tactical support on a client team and to assist with the development and activation of a campaign to achieve a client's desired outcome in service of the overarching strategy. The client associate serves as an integral member of client teams, contributing foundational support to the development and execution of client and internal projects. They gain exposure across campaign management, strategic planning, and communications, and actively build their understanding of client goals and business challenges.

The ideal candidate thrives on challenges, actively seeks and applies feedback, and approaches their work with diligence, intellectual curiosity, and a deep commitment to excellence, even when it means stepping outside their comfort zone, to deliver top-quality results. This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to expand their experience in strategic communications. The role is full-time and has a hybrid work location in Purple Strategies' Alexandria, VA office.

In this role, you will:

• Provide foundational support across client teams and projects, including research, data gathering, agenda drafting, note taking, activation coordination, etc.
• Assist in developing stakeholder backgrounders, communications materials, PowerPoint presentations and a wide range of other project deliverables ensuring error-free work.
• Conduct media monitoring, competitive analyses, and summarize findings clearly and succinctly.
• Support logistical and general needs for meetings, presentations, and events, ensuring smooth operations.
• Collaborate closely with senior team members, proactively seeking guidance and actioning feedback to develop professional capabilities.
• Manage project documentation, scheduling, and reporting accurately and efficiently.
• Contribute to internal projects as assigned as well as new business and marketing initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, public affairs, or related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of professional experience, ideally in a consultancy, agency or related environment.
• Superb writing and proofreading skills and attention to detail in own work.
• Reliability/personal accountability, especially when it comes to adhering to timelines and delivering error-free client-facing deliverables.
• Excellent organization, client service and communication skills.
• Strong traditional and digital media skills and knowledge, as well as a perspective on the shifting communications environment across digital platforms.
• Exceptional time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects at once.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter who is polished and professional.
• Experience with media contact software and media compiling services is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, familiarity with research tools preferred.
• Open-minded and respectful to multiple points of view; comfortable collaborating closely with others.
• Embodiment of Purple's values: Adaptable, Collaborative, Curious, Innovative, Industrious, Respectful.

This is a full-time position based in our Alexandria, VA headquarters. Purple Strategies offers a hybrid model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office three days a week.

Purple is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.