Associate Director- Strategic Communications

A highly regarded international communications agency are looking for a talented Associate Director to join their leading political strategic communications team. This agency works with global brands and prides itself on routinely bearing the industry benchmarks. You will be responsible for making a significant contribution to the company’s reputation, profitable growth and retention of clients. You will be working with the senior team across a very broad range of well-known clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a leading international agency! Must be willing to travel!

Responsibilities:

• Support in the delivery of political strategic communications

• Provide political, economic and investment analysis of current and emerging regional issues and trends

• Use high-level insight and expertise of the UK political system to advise clients 

• Responsibility for developing and incorporating analysis into communications programmes tailored to client requirements

• Account manager for allocated clients, with responsibility for the day-to-day management of activities

• Collaborative speech writing and op-ed development with clients and members of the agency’s senior team

• Conduct narrative development and produce messaging, talking points and factsheets

• Delivery of general PR tasks including writing press releases, media engagement, stakeholder mapping and stakeholder engagement

Requirements:

• Strong experience in communications or journalism with a geopolitical focus 

• Excellent understanding of UK politics 

• Experience or high-level interest in the Middle East 

• Experience producing communications materials, including press releases, talking points, media briefings, etc.

• Experience participating in the development and implementation of communications strategies

• Excellent organisational skills and flexible approach to work, with the ability to work independently, but also display solid team working skills

If this sounds interesting to you please get in touch with [email protected]!