Communications Associate, U.S. Policy Communications

Location: Remote (East Coast Preferred)
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
Rate: $49.00/hour
Expected hours per week: 40

About the role

We are seeking a Communications Associate to support the U.S. Policy Communications team. This individual will play a key role in driving team organization, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and supporting public policy communications initiatives across the United States. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the U.S. Policy Communications Lead by coordinating team operations, priorities, and communications initiatives.
• Serve as a central point of coordination between regional U.S. communications leads and internal stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and alignment on policy communications strategies and priorities.
• Develop and maintain internal and external communications materials, including:
  • Press releases and media materials
  • Story pitches
  • Op-eds
  • Messaging frameworks and guidelines
  • Q&A documents
  • Briefing materials
  • Presentations
  • Executive talking points
• Partner closely with Public Policy teams to identify communications opportunities related to new community policies and initiatives.
• Support efforts that strengthen the company’s reputation and protect business interests through strategic communications.
• Assist with communications planning and execution during high-priority or time-sensitive situations.
• Help establish and improve team processes, documentation, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, corporate communications, or a related field.
• Experience supporting teams in both communications and administrative capacities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience developing external-facing communications content.
• Prior experience working with media relations, press outreach, or communications campaigns.
• Highly organized with strong project management and process improvement skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting public policy, government affairs, reputation management, or corporate affairs initiatives.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure while managing competing priorities.
• Passion for continuous learning, process optimization, and sharing best practices.

Skills

• Public Relations & Communications
• Media Relations
• Executive Communications
• Messaging Development
• Content Creation & Storytelling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Coordination
• Process Improvement
• Presentation Development
• Strategic Communications
• Public Policy Communications