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Quinn Gillespie & Associates
1133 Connecticut Avenue NW
Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20036
P 202.457.1110
F 202.457.1130

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Associate, International Practice:

Responsibilities include:

• Manage daily activities for foreign government and foreign corporate clients
• Draft press releases, op eds, advocacy materials and memoranda
• Direct lobbying of the executive and legislative branches
• Monitor foreign policy media and events 
• Attend relevant foreign policy think tank events and congressional hearings on behalf of clients
• Prepare presentations and print materials for and participate in business development meetings

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to take initiative and perform duties with limited oversight
• A demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international affairs
• A minimum of three years of professional policy or political experience
• A bachelors degree in international relations, political science or a related field

This is a part-time position, but there is a potential for full-time employment for candidates offering experience/expertise in additional policy areas.  Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and writing sample to employment@qga.com.

Senior Associate, Public Affairs:

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, public affairs or media
• Previous experience as a press secretary or at a PR firm is highly desirable
• Must communicate effectively and persuasively in person and in writing – writing samples and writing test required
• Strong research and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; attention to detail
• Experience working in a policy-oriented environment
• Working knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative process
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 

Duties:

Handle media relations for client projects:

• Contribute to the development of media strategies
• Oversee  junior staff on the development and maintenance of targeted press lists
• Identify and develop media opportunities for clients
• Draft media materials – press releases, fact sheets, pitch letters
• Disseminate materials and conduct follow-up to targeted reporters/outlets; develop and maintain relationships with key reporters

Maintain client websites:

• Oversee junior staff on the day-to-day updating and maintenance of two websites
• Proactively generate new content ideas and opportunities to drive traffic to websites

Support client teams:

• Serve as a primary client contact 
• Manage all written communications with client (edit/approve agendas, minutes, presentations, etc.)
• Coordinate and manage events (breakfasts, press conferences, meetings)
• Compose client updates and strategic memos

Support new business development:

• Conduct and analyze research (e.g., media analyses, write strategic background memos)
• Contribute to brainstorming and strategy development
• Help develop new business proposals

Interested Candidates should submit resume, cover letter and 2 writing samples to communications@qga.com

Internships

QGA is currently accepting intern applicants for the fall. Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to internship@qga.com

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