Strategic Communications Associate

At Consensus, we are creative consultants and strategic storytellers who live at the intersection of message and moment. Our partners work on everything from climate to counter-extremism. Our job? Help cut through noise and shape culture. We pair research, critical thinking, and sharp writing to develop and execute creative campaigns. We believe in bespoke solutions, human-centered narratives, and building a better future—one project at a time.

We are hiring a smart, driven, and intellectually curious team member to help us decode the chaos and build strategic narratives that matter. This is a hybrid role based at our office in Washington D.C., with a strong emphasis on research and team support, paired with real‑world communications execution. You’ll dive deep into policy topics, information integrity, emerging technologies, and the shifting dynamics of public policy and cultural power—and help translate those insights into compelling communications, briefs, events, and campaigns.

We don’t do traditional job descriptions because we’re not a traditional company. But if you're the kind of person who reads the news, questions everything, and figures stuff out faster than anyone else in the room—keep reading.

What You’ll Do
Research & Intelligence Gathering

Track and analyze key cultural, political, and policy trends across topics from technology to politics to industrial policy to climate

Conduct daily and weekly sweeps of news and developments across priority topics, companies, and states—synthesizing findings into actionable briefs for the team

Attend webinars and events, distilling key insights and reporting back to inform strategy

Write high-quality internal research briefs, memos, and strategic recommendations

Aggregate research needs across projects and support ongoing insights efforts
Writing & Content Development

Draft blog posts, short‑form content, and social media copy that responds to breaking news and trending topics

Turn complex policy developments and industry announcements into accessible, compelling content

Support long‑form writing projects with contributing multiple pieces weekly across key initiatives

Social Media & Digital Presence

Support daily posting across key accounts, including executive LinkedIn, using tools like Sprout Social

Engage with comments, track performance metrics, and support reporting and analytics

Respond to breaking news and connect with aligned companies and leaders in real time

Operations & Team Support

Keep the team running smoothly—manage calendars, book travel, support invoicing, and coordinate with finance and IT vendors

Maintain and update project trackers, databases, and shared drives; follow up with team members on deliverables

Help design and execute events that convene business, policy, and cultural leaders

Manage drafts of presentations and help prepare materials for stakeholder meetings

Who You Are

A sharp writer and clear thinker who thrives in fast‑paced, ambiguity‑filled environments

Insatiably curious about politics, economics, sustainability, and how narratives shape power

Comfortable toggling between research and execution—you can think big and get things done

Confident working directly with senior leaders and external stakeholders

Bonus if you’ve worked on comms campaigns, media production, research projects, or policy events

Qualifications

Entry level to 3 years of relevant work experience preferred

Writing sample required

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Highly organized and detail‑oriented

Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Flexibility to travel or work non‑traditional hours occasionally

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