Senior Associate

Penta Group is a global company providing data-driven solutions to help clients achieve their objectives in an increasingly complex stakeholder environment. We provide cutting-edge intelligence products to help clients understand what their stakeholders think, see, and hear, and then leverage that intelligence to develop and execute effective, measurable strategies. 
Our global team brings decades of experience in business, government, communications, research, data science, and media. Our clients include companies across a variety of industries, including technology, financial services, energy, healthcare, and more. Penta has offices in New York, London, Washington, DC, San Francisco, Dublin, London, Brussels, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
About the US Advisory team at PentaThe US Advisory team works with clients across a wide range of sectors and issues, helping them navigate complex policy and political landscapes and communicate effectively with all of their stakeholders. Our typical support for clients may include assessing how changes in the political environment impact a client's priority issues; developing and testing effective messages; and executing strategies to reach and influence target audiences, leveraging earned media, owned content, and other tactics.
Summary of Position:Penta is seeking associates with 1-3 years of full-time experience to join our dynamic team. They will benefit from immediate client exposure and opportunities for professional development while working in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment. Associates support partners and directors on client teams, as well as contribute to internal firm projects. A successful candidate has strong writing and time-management skills and a curious, proactive, high-achieving attitude. Associates typically have experience in writing and creating communications products.
Location and Hybrid Schedule:For this position, we are only considering applicants in the greater Washington, D.C., area and looking to fill the role as soon as possible. This person will be expected to join our team in our downtown DC office in person Monday through Thursday and has the option to work remote on Fridays.
Duties & Responsibilities:Communications+ Write communications products like press releases, media advisories, opinion pieces, and social media posts+ Develop a strong understanding of reporters, policy experts, and policymakers relevant for clients' issue areas+ Draft explanatory materials on complex policy issues and write concise memos that summarize research, detail a policy landscape, and highlight key findings+ Develop and manage digital campaigns on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Google, and synthesize results + Assist with executing events, including press conferences, speaking engagements, editorial board meetings, and media trainings
Research+ Research and monitor clients' businesses and industries to maintain a current knowledge base and keep team apprised of new and ongoing developments+ Collect, conduct, and present quantitative and qualitative research and analysis in a variety of communication vehicles, including presentations, reports, infographics, and fact sheets+ Inform communication and advocacy strategies with policy expertise+ Perform statistical and economic analyses+ Provide feedback to managerial insight/analysis+ Write both short- and large-scale reports, white papers, and blog posts, among other products
Qualifications:+ Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science/Government, Business, Finance, Journalism, or related fields + 1-3 years of full-time related experience in public affairs, communications, and research+ Experience drafting communications products for a variety of audiences at a communications agency, publicly traded company, media outlet, a federal agency, or on the Hill+ Expertise and interest in a specific policy field, broader business and economics trends, politics, and the legislative process+ Willingness to learn new skills and participate in new projects+ Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing assignments+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills+ Strong data management and analytical skills+ Ability to take initiative; motivated and self-starting+ Solid presentation skills and strong attention to detail+ Proficiency–-and ability to grow skills–-in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Excel models that combine multiple data sources is a plus+ Experience creating graphics and data visua