Frontwood Strategies: Associate, Education

Associate, Education

Frontwood Strategies is a boutique strategic communications and public affairs firm specializing in advocacy and nonprofit communications. Frontwood Strategies works at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and politics helping mission-driven organizations navigate complex landscapes and drive meaningful change. Our portfolio includes campaigns focused on education, health care, climate solutions, housing and economic mobility, and technology policy.

We are hiring an Associate to support our education practice. This is an entry-level role for a detail-oriented, self-directed communicator who is eager to build skills at the intersection of media, politics, and advocacy and who is ready to grow with a firm on the move.

As an Associate, you will support senior team members across client accounts, contributing to earned media, digital content, research, and day-to-day client work. You will be a key operational support for the firm's practice leads and play an essential role in ensuring client work is executed with care and consistency.

This role reports to practice area leadership and is a strong fit for someone with administrative or support experience who is ready to transition into strategic communications.

What You'll Do:

• Support client teams education practice with research, drafting, and logistics
• Monitor and compile media coverage across broadcast, print, digital, and social channels
• Draft and publish social media content and develop monthly social media reports
• Produce first drafts of press-facing materials, including pitches and media advisories
• Build and maintain press contact lists and support earned media outreach
• Develop digital marketing content, including basic graphic design, with minimal edits
• Assist with client meeting logistics, agendas, and notetaking
• Master the firm's tools and technology resources, including Asana, Meltwater, Canva, Mailchimp, and Claude
• Support new business development through research and writing

What We're Looking For:

• 12 years of relevant experience in communications, writing, journalism, research, public relations, politics, or a related field including internships
• Strong writing skills with a sharp eye for detail and command of AP Style
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organized, and able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Comfortable supporting and taking direction from senior staff and firm principals
• Interest in education and adjacent policy areas
• Familiarity with Asana, Meltwater, Canva, Mailchimp, Claude, and/or basic video editing preferred
• Must be based in the Washington, DC area with the ability to be on-site with clients and in the office on a regular basis

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position based in the Washington, DC area. The salary range for this role is $50,000$55,000.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 3% automatic employer contribution
• Three weeks paid time off and two weeks sick leave
• $100/month internet stipend