Dewey Square Group
Position Description - Tech Policy Associate
Washington, DC - Hybrid Position
Responsibilities
This position will support clients focused on a range of policy issues on behalf of clients in the private sector, with an emphasis on technology and telecommunications. The Associate will work in a team environment to craft and implement creative strategies to support our clients’ priorities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Manage projects that involve significant planning, material development, and coordination on execution with internal clients and external contacts
· Serve as point of contact for client requests
· Create policy-focused content such as letters, blogs, one-pagers, statements, and social media posts
· Strong interest in growing or developing a deep understanding on a range of technology and telecommunications policy, corporate responsibility, and related issues
· Assist cross-functional policy and research teams with other tasks and special projects as needed
Qualifications
· Education: An undergraduate degree is required
· Work Experience: 1 – 3 years of experience (can include internships) working in government affairs, management consulting, public policy, public relations, political campaigns, or a related role.
· Strong organization and time management skills, acute attention to detail, and knowledge of MS Office are essential
· Demonstrated ability to communicate concisely, research complex policy issues, and connect current events and policy issues to clients’ priorities
· Skilled in writing clearly on complex topics for a variety of audiences; experience managing and editing writing projects, including digital communications, is a plus
· Ability to operate independently on-sight with clients, with minimal oversight
· Eager to anticipate client needs while exercising discretion and excellent judgement
· Resourceful, results oriented, team-player with a positive “can do” attitude
Overview
The Dewey Square Group (DSG) is one of the country’s leading public affairs firms. Working for both political and corporate clients, DSG brings together the very best professionals in grassroots advocacy, state and local outreach, strategic communications, coalition development, digital media and government relations. The firm has built a strong reputation for designing and executing winning solutions for Fortune 500 corporations, leading trade associations and major non-profit associations.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Please include salary requirement with your response.
- The position is located in Washington, DC; are you located in this area?
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC
