Senior Associate, Communications

Key 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

  • Four or more 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
  • Pioneered 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

    • Whiteboard Advisors offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package as part of our commitment to attracting, developing and retaining top talent
    • Included are a 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
    • Flexible spending account (FSA) for medical expenses
    • Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health support
    • Professional Association and Licensing Fees reimbursement with manager approval