Associate, PA Content
About the Company
Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues and critical stakeholders. Our purpose is to help our clients play their role in the world successfully. We advise on critical issues and critical stakeholders at the center of business, politics and society, and help our clients—the leaders of large, complex organizations—understand and navigate these interconnected worlds.
Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. Brunswick operates as a single global profit center in order to collaboratively and seamlessly deliver results for clients wherever they operate in the world.
About the Job
Brunswick Group is seeking an Associate in Washington, D.C with 7-10+ years of experience to support the Public Affairs, Regulation and Geopolitical practice’s development of political and policy intelligence content. In addition to this primary responsibility, this individual will also spend a portion of their time supporting clients on campaign strategy, communications, and issues management.
Responsibilities
Content Development & Promotion:
Conduct policy research and analysis on matters related to issues facing Brunswick’s clients across multiple industries
Distill key elements of policy and political developments into concise content that provides Brunswick clients actionable insights
Partner with Brunswick’s subject matter experts to develop content and reflect their insights on specific policy developments
Draft policy reports, white papers, and briefings
Develop and execute editorial strategy, overseeing content planning, creation, and publication in partnership with practice managers and leadership
Manage contributors, deadlines and editorial calendars
Ensure content quality, accuracy, and alignment with brand voice
Collaborate with other departments (marketing, design, etc.) to support content development
Coordinate distribution and amplification of content to existing clients, prospective clients, and the broader Washington, D.C. policy ecosystem
Client Contribution & Handling:
Serve as an expert to clients on public affairs, communications, and crisis situations across sectors
Provide relevant insight, guidance and advice to clients
Manage the development of key client documents by playing a vital role in drafting, editing and routing throughout the internal process and external delivery
Plan and execute client announcements and events, managing strategic communications plan development, preparation of strategic communications documents including talking points, Q&As, day-of rollouts, media backgrounders, media handling and approach, announcement or event logistics, and organization of media meetings and logistics
Manage and coach team members; work with partners and directors on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverables
Take initiative in projects, going beyond basic requirements to deliver exceptional results
Communications Skills:
Prepare well-written, organized and thoughtful documents and correspondence
Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; analyze and distil complex information
Use good judgment in deciding what information should be shared and what should not; exercise discretion
Networking:
Develop relationships with the policy and regulatory community to understand issues and priorities
Proactively build a network locally to identify talent referrals, new business prospects and contacts
Qualifications
7-10+ years of policy research, copy-editing, and executive-focused writing experience
Deep understanding of political and policy issues and how they may affect corporations
Strong editorial judgment and writing/editing skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
Strong relationships across D.C. including governmental branches, lobbying shops, and campaigns
Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
Energetic team player with strong self-motivation
Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations
Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
