Vice President Public Relations

Cogent Strategies, a boutique, bi-partisan strategic communications, digital advocacy and government relations firm is seeking to hire a client-facing vice president who expresses a strong interest in supporting the firm’s collaborative team and its diverse client roster to achieve winning results and grow the business. The ideal candidate must have experience in writing and media and possess a sense of humor, entrepreneurial spirit and attention to detail.

Qualifications for the position are as follows:

• Capacity to develop and execute campaigns on behalf of clients including messaging and collateral development, advertising/paid media and social media, and media outreach. Understanding of client’s business and competitive landscape.
• Excels at strategic and persuasive writing; capable of developing creative written and visual content. Demonstrates writing excellence when crafting strategic work plans and business development proposals.
• Experience in writing press releases, speeches, newsletters, op-eds and social media posts.
• Ability to create opportunities to position issues leveraging the full spectrum of communications and engagement channels and tactics.
• Possesses strong and numerous contacts with journalists, media and news organizations.
• Ability to lead strategy, planning, coordination and management of events including vendor management, budget management and onsite execution and support.
• Experience in driving conversation and engagement across all social channels.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment.
• Capability to keep lines of communication open regarding all client projects (proactively report out on current projects without being asked about status).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of working experience in PR agencies, Congress, executive branch and/or politics
• Deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and resourceful
• Strong writing and client management skills
• Sense of humor, entrepreneurial spirit and attention to detail

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Prior firm/agency, Hill or campaign experience
• Degree in marketing, communications, political science or related field

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to careers@cogent-strategies.com with “Public Relations Vice President” in the subject line.

Digital Marketing Associate 

Cogent Strategies, a bipartisan government relations, communications and digital advocacy firm is seeking to hire a digital marketing associate to support the firm’s collaborative team and diverse client roster. The ideal candidate must have a passion for communications, politics and/or policy with experience in digital strategy and execution including advertising, branding and design. Candidates should possess an understanding of data-driven strategies, strong research and writing skills, knowledge of online/social conversation and policy/political analysis and a creative eye for all-things marketing. A self-starter and problem solver, sense of humor, entrepreneurial spirit and attention to detail are also important.

Responsibilities

Digital Content: Produce and write content for a variety of platforms, including websites, social media, marketing collateral, proposals and the like.

Design: Create graphics for use on websites, emails, and social media. Work with project managers to produce and edit client facing, high-quality materials including advocacy reports, fact sheets and annual reports.

Marketing: Work in close collaboration with the business development team to assemble research, proposals and firm marketing materials. Identify new digital communications and marketing opportunities to raise the visibility of clients and the firm. 

Analytics and Reporting: Compile reports for clients using various digital tools such as Google Analytics, social listening tools, and advertising platforms. Assist with social listening and online reputation monitoring activities including building reports and helping craft insights.  

Advertising: Support paid advertising and social media campaigns. 

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of professional digital experience in political campaigns, government, and/or public affairs firms.
• Strong interest in and awareness of politics, policy and current events.
• Superb organizational and project management skills and thorough attention to detail.

• Sound copywriting and copyediting skills, including the ability to adapt to various “voices” and draft engaging headlines and other copy. 
• Strong organizational skills and proven experience with completing projects on tight deadlines, within budget and simultaneously overseeing multiple projects. 
• Solid research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, social media platforms, and content management systems.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume jobs@cogent-strategies.com with “Digital Marketing Associate” in the subject line.

Cogent Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Public Relations and Digital Communications Manager

Cogent Strategies, a boutique, bipartisan strategic communications, digital advocacy and government relations firm is seeking to hire a public relations and digital communications manager who expresses a strong interest in supporting the firm’s collaborative team and its diverse client roster to achieve winning results and grow the business. The ideal candidate must have experience in writing, media, research and digital strategy and possess a sense of humor, an entrepreneurial spirit and an attention to detail. Qualifications for the position are as follows:

• Capacity to execute campaigns on behalf of clients, including messaging and collateral development, advertising/paid media and social media, and media outreach. Understanding of client’s business and competitive landscape.
• Excellent strategic and persuasive writing skills; capability to develop creative written and visual content. Demonstrated writing excellence when crafting internal and client materials and correspondence.
• Diligence and attention to detail for leading all aspects of project activities, including reporting, tracking and measurement of project hours.
• Ability to create opportunities for clients by leveraging the full spectrum of communications and engagement channels and tactics.
• Proficiency in conducting research to inform strategic direction, messaging and media outreach. Ability to analyze traditional media and online conversations.
• Strong eyes for detail and quality control of ideas, client correspondence and media materials.
• Ability to manage execution of client-sponsored events from congressional briefings to potential trade shows. Willingness to lead strategy, planning, coordination and management of the event, including vendor management, budget management and onsite execution and support.
• Skills with all social media platforms and relevant media outlets. Demonstrated social fluency and a basic understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across all social channels.
• Experience with content tools such as WordPress or a similar system; experience with analytics or publishing tools such as Google Analytics, Buffer or Hootsuite preferred but not required. Experience with media monitoring tools such as Meltwater, Cision and others and Quorum and other legislative tracking tools are a plus.
• Strong collaborative spirit. A willingness to provide support for every aspect of designated accounts and work closely with teammates to deliver results.
• Capability to keep lines of communication open regarding all client projects and skill at anticipating team and client needs and deadlines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years of working experience
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Deadline-driven, detail-oriented and resourceful
• Strong writing and copyediting skills
• Sense of humor and entrepreneurial spirit

Preferred Experience & Education:

• Prior firm/agency, Hill, media or campaign experience and/or internship
• Degree in marketing, communications, political science or related field

TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@cogent-strategies.com with “Public Relations and Digital Communications Manager” in the subject line.

Cogent Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Public Relations Intern

Job Opening: Full or part-time fall internship

Experience Level: Enrolled undergraduate juniors, seniors, and/or candidates who have obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past 12 months

Internship Program Components:

• We ask for a commitment of 32-40 total hours (4-5 full days) per week. We will prioritize candidates who are available to be in-person in our Washington, D.C. office. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and help manage the distribution of client communications, including newsletters, website and social media channels 
• Create client-specific media lists 
• Develop effective messages and produce and edit high-quality written deliverables, such as issue backgrounders, press materials, messaging toolkits, and social media content often under tight deadlines 
• Assist with other projects as needed (examples include information tracking, research projects, daily clips, congressional hearing coverage, etc.) 

Basic Qualifications:

• Self-starter and detail-oriented individual with strong communication, interpersonal, research and organizational skills 
• Strong content writing skills are critical 
• Previous internship in a Capitol Hill press office, political campaign, or media outlet is a plus 
• Experience in marketing, integrated communications, and digital marketing programs 
• Ability to multitask and hit numerous deadlines simultaneously 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 
• Basic graphic design experience is welcome 
• Comfortable with social media administration 
• Willingness to tackle any task, including occasional administrative assignments 
• , including occasional administrative assignments 

To apply, please send resumes to jobs@cogent-strategies.com with “Public Relations Intern” in the subject line

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Government Relations Intern

Job Opening: Full or part-time fall internship 

Experience Level: Enrolled undergraduate juniors, seniors, and/or candidates that have obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past 12 months

Internship Program Components:

• We ask for a commitment of 32-40 total hours (4-5 full days) per week. We will prioritize candidates who are available to be in-person in our Washington, D.C. office. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cover congressional hearings and summarize relevant discussion topics in high-quality, client-facing form 
• Monitor and track legislative bills, hearings, and rulemaking 
• Conduct legislative research 
• Engage with the government relations team and help generate client strategies 
• Draft, review and edit documents and other materials 
• Utilize and update various databases 

Basic Qualifications:

• Self-starter and detail-oriented individual with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills 
• Familiarity with both the legislative and executive branches of government 
• Strong writing and research skills are critical 
• Previous internship on Capitol Hill or in a government agency, think tank, or political campaign is preferred 
• Ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information in a cohesive and timely manner 
• Broad knowledge base of energy, environment, technology, or financial services is a plus 
• Ability to multitask and hit numerous deadlines simultaneously 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 
• Willingness to tackle any task, including occasional administrative assignments 

Please send resumes to jobs@cogent-strategies.com with “Government Relations Intern” in the subject line. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Cogent Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. 

Amanda Kauffman

My 2021 internship at Cogent provided me with true hands-on experience that positioned me to make the transition into my professional career. While many internships consist of busy work and unrelated tasks, at Cogent my managers trusted me enough to provide me with the agency and space to own and contribute to meaningful projects. By involving me in both internal and client meetings, providing regular feedback, going out of their way to acknowledge my contributions and supporting me every step of the way, the team fostered my professional growth. Because of Cogent’s personable and supportive work environment, I also gained valuable mentors and friends in the process!

Addison Collins

I was a government relations intern at Cogent Strategies during my spring semester of my senior year, and I had an overall wonderful experience. The team at Cogent was very flexible and willing to work around my class and exam schedules, and allowed me to explore my professional interests and develop my writing, research, and communication skills. I had the opportunity to do meaningful work that directly impacted our clients while gaining exposure to different industries. Additionally, the people at Cogent were welcoming, supportive, and represented an impressive variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise. It was a pleasure not only to work with them, but to have meaningful conversations about career paths and areas of study, especially at a time in my life when many options lay before me.

Sarah Lev

I had the opportunity to do substantive and meaningful work on a wide range of issues, such as clean energy and environmental justice, gun violence prevention, banking, and telecommunications. The staff ensured that I could work on projects related to the issues that I care most about while also exposing me to new and interesting topics and projects. It was clear that the staff wanted the interns to feel like a part of the team, and they allowed us to attend briefings, write memos, and craft important work that was passed along to the clients. Every day I got to work with a new client or type of project, expanding both my knowledge and skills.