Manager, Communications and Public Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

Global Strategy Group (GSG) works at the intersection of business, politics, and causes. Our team is made up of a great group of professionals who come from various backgrounds in strategic communications, research, and public affairs. Our culture and values play an integral role in how we operate, and we work hard to bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do! Global Strategy Group is the go-to public affairs, communications, and research partner for companies, causes, and campaigns. We work with our clients to build their reputations, tackle big challenges, and win.

Are you interested in communications, media relations, and writing? If so, Global Strategy Group is looking for you! We are seeking a Manager to join our growing Communications & Public Affairs Practice. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in working with our corporate clients, as well a desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce strong drafts of client-facing materials, ensuring minimal revisions and reflecting a deep comprehension of client requirements and strategic perspective.
• Demonstrate project management skills by overseeing projects with precision, ensuring team alignment with schedules; lead team meetings with strategic and timely communication; and provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and solutions to the account lead.
• Proactively identify and anticipate client requirements, suggesting strategic approaches and deliverables to leadership.
• Support media relations efforts on behalf of clients through pitching compelling stories and media strategy. Lead the creation of media lists and cultivate relationships with regional / local reporters. Design tailored pitches, bolster pitching techniques, and harness media trend insights for impactful outreach.
• Manage specific operational streams, overseeing project deliverables and quality, with potential to lead smaller projects.
• Assist in nurturing the next generation of team members, specifically interns, associates, and senior associates, familiarizing them with GSG's voice and operational guidelines.
• Craft initial drafts of new business materials, ensuring precision and minimizing revisions.
• Actively engage in strategy brainstorming for new business ventures, contributing to content creation, and gathering insights from senior team members.

Qualifications

The base salary for this position is between $75,000 to $85,000 commensurate with experience plus eligibility of a discretionary bonus. GSG provides a comprehensive benefits package including excellent coverage for medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid parental leave; generous time off and holidays; 401k with employer match; and additional benefits.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please send your information our way!

When submitting your resume, please include a cover letter which highlights your relevant experience, along with why you want to be part of the team at GSG. We are interested in candidates who align with our mission and want to contribute to our continued growth.

Candidates who match the needs for the position will be contacted via email.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation to complete your online application or participate in the interview process, please reach out to hr@globalstrategygroup.com or you may call (212) 260-8813 and ask to speak to someone in Human Resources – Talent Acquisition.

Global Strategy Group, LLC.

Global Strategy Group (GSG) is a full-service research, public affairs, and communications agency tackling some of today’s most complex and important challenges. With more than two and half decades of experience and a team of 150+ talented professionals, we protect and build corporate reputations, influence public affairs decision makers, advocate on important social issues, and win campaigns. We combine unparalleled subject matter expertise with data-driven insights and innovative methodologies to generate urgency among stakeholders and key audiences, delivering tangible success for our clients.

Global Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At GSG, we are distinguished by our depth of talent. Our people are team players, straight shooters, and problem solvers. We bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do. This all comes from our closely held firm values, which have guided us since the day GSG opened its doors. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace provides a diverse, inclusive, and culturally rich atmosphere and are always looking for talented individuals to add to our culture.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to : race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.