Associate, Communications

About the role

Whiteboard Advisors is seeking an Associate to join our communications practice. This role is for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact and grow quickly within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategies in collaboration with senior team members
• Produce strong first drafts across a range of formats: press releases, op-eds, media pitches, talking points, event proposals, and blogs
• Conceptualize story ideas and angles that resonate with journalists and move in the current media environment
• Support and manage media relations, building relationships with reporters across education and policy beats
• Manage client engagements: run meetings, set agendas, track action items, and ensure timely execution
• Conduct quick, accurate research to inform communications strategy and written deliverables
• Operate with speed and precision across multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Contribute to a team culture that values candid feedback, continuous learning, and shared accountability

Requirements

• 1-3 years of professional experience, ideally in a communications agency, PR firm, or similar environment managing multiple clients or projects
• Demonstrated success in media relations, including placing stories, building reporter relationships, or supporting earned media campaigns
• Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clean, compelling first drafts across formats
• Prominent project management ability: organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable juggling competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-first mindset
• Familiarity with education, workforce development, or social impact strongly preferred — though intellectual curiosity and a willingness to build subject matter expertise matter more than a pre-existing background

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match
• Paid health, dental, and vision insurance benefits for employees (100% paid premium for employees and 50% premium subsidization for dependents)
• Company-paid basic term life insurance equal to two times your annual salary
• Company-paid long term disability insurance
• Unlimited/flexible vacation plan
• Extensive paid time off including 14 paid annual holidays and two week-long company recesses in July and December
• Monthly phone/data reimbursement
• Monthly health and wellness stipend
• Professional Association and Licensing Fees reimbursement with manager approval