Communications Associate

Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In the 17+ years since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments.

With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital, and democracy, BPC combines politically balanced policymaking with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum.

BPC is committed to seeing its policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through BPC Action, its (c)(4) affiliate, BPC engages in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy, the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress. Through the Democracy Program and bridge-building events, political summits, and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better.

Mission:

• Build connections.
• Negotiate policy.
• Achieve bipartisan solutions.
• Improve lives.

We are seeking a talented and creative Communications Associate to join our team and contribute to our growth and success. You will play a crucial role in enhancing BPC’s reputation and brand awareness through our online presence and earned media coverage. You will be responsible for managing organic social media, content creation, earned media tracking and monitoring, and reporting that contributes to the evaluation of existing and development of effective communications strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Work in coordination with the policy communications team to implement BPC’s social media strategy and build brand awareness among core target audiences.
• Collaborate with the digital, media relations, events, and policy teams to plan and execute social media content calendars.
• Create, schedule, and publish a variety of organic content that is in line with BPC’s brand messaging across LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Conceptualize, design, edit, script, capture, and direct creative and informative content, including branded graphics, thumbnails, videos, polls, and more for use across social media platforms.
• Draft and live post virtual, hybrid, and in-person event content in real-time for key events.
• Create social media tool kits for use by internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with social media followers, responding to comments, messages, and inquiries.
• Report on social media performance on a daily and quarterly basis, including grant deliverables.
• Collaborate with BPCA on content development and engagement strategies.
• Work directly with the Senior Media Relations Manager to:
  • Monitor media mentions—including newspapers, magazines, online publications, and radio—of BPC and its experts and share internally in daily press clips roundup.
  • Maintain an accurate and complete database of media mentions to share quarterly with stakeholders.
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in earned media and social media.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Digital Media to support and learn paid search and social strategies, execution, and performance analysis.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in social media management, content creation, media relations, and/or tracking and monitoring earned media.
• Strong, consistent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and/or Canva.
• Familiarity with Sprout Social and/or Muckrack is a plus.
• Creative and proactive mindset with a passion for storytelling.
• Analytical skills to measure and report on the success of social media and media relations efforts.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan.
• 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary, plus a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary.
• 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year.
• Education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment.
• $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment.
• Metro benefits of up to $130 per month.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

Salary:

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $53,000 – $58,000. A wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions, including skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

BPC is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule:

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule, with employees coming into the office three times a week. Exact times and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

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