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Grey Horse is looking for an Associate-level employee to join our collaborative, mission-driven team. We’re looking for someone who can jump right in on existing client accounts, focusing on writing and research. This is perfect for someone with clean, fast writing skills who wants to learn more about media and digital strategy.
We work with individuals and brands who are changing the world for the better with big ideas, bold plans, and a commitment to equality. Our clients span media, the arts, tech, advocacy, publishing, and more. We also dedicate 20% of our time to pro bono work (this year, we’re focused on abortion access).
We are fully remote but highly collaborative, friendly to all individuals and orientations, fun, and focused on doing our best for the clients who choose us – and the communities we create.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a general assistant for 3-5 public relations and events accounts, working with account managers on research, writing, editing, and related tasks
- Write first drafts of op-eds, releases, newsletters, pitches, and other content
- Research and vet opportunities for clients
- Assist account leads in running meetings, events, presentations, and other client-facing moments
- Pitch and coordinate client coverage across print and online media
- Contribute to business development, including drafting sales presentations
- Contribute to to our strategic communications plans (which might include media relations, content creation, events and speaking opportunities, social media, brand design, and more) whenever appropriate
- Manage our database of contacts and friends
Requirements
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of direct experience in a fast-paced writing environment (news org, media, or content production preferred); preference for someone with agency experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
- Strong writing skills (and a deep hatred of typos); background in journalism, content creation, or creative storytelling a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills
- An ambitious work ethic, with the ability to work independently and to multitask, without letting anything fall through the cracks
- Comfortable interacting with high-level professionals
- A willingness and desire to work across verticals – we’re a small agency, so we’re looking for a team player who is eager to support their colleagues, no matter the task
- Passion for/experience in any of our areas of expertise is helpful: nonprofits, entertainment, feminism, books, education, law, finance, and healthcare
- BONUS: Experience with social media, graphic design, or web development, or ability to speak any languages other than English
Benefits
The salary for this position starts at $60k, commensurate with experience. We offer unlimited vacation, an inclusive and family-friendly work environment, and health insurance after 90 days. This job is fully remote and you can be based anywhere in the United States, though Eastern Time Zone is preferred.
