Dewey Square Group Hiring for CA Public Affairs/Government Affairs Senior Associate at Sacramento, CA Full Time

Dewey Square Group (DSG) is a national public affairs firm offering a full array of services to help our clients address public policy opportunities and challenges. With a deep and talented team, we tailor solutions to meet the needs of a diverse client base. DSG understands the intersection between advocacy, policy, politics, and the media, and we draw from our experience to execute winning strategies for our clients. DSG has offices in Sacramento, Washington, D.C., Boston, and other cities throughout the country.

DSG seeks a Senior Associate for our Sacramento Practice with strong writing and project management skills and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Under the direction of a DSG Principal, the Senior Associate will provide client-facing support on a variety of public affairs projects for our California Practice team.

Desired Experience

• Experience working with or in the California Legislature or in a Public Relations or Public Affairs agency.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including drafting public and political outreach materials.
• Project management experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to develop and present effective communications strategies to advance client goals.
• Ability to effectively oversee junior staff members and direct them to achieve strong results.
• Desire to work with a smart, committed, collaborative and fun team to make a positive impact for our clients.
• Prior experience interacting with the media or building and managing coalitions a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with DSG Principals to develop and execute public affairs strategies on a range of efforts including: legislative and regulatory advocacy; corporate, nonprofit, and political campaign management; coalition development; and reputation management.
• Create policy-focused content such as letters, one-pagers, research memos, testimony, op-eds, and social media posts.
• Assist in the drafting of communications plans, campaign strategy memos, and other written outreach materials that further client goals.
• Oversee project management on multiple accounts, including managing client timelines/budget and directing junior staff.
• Work with DSG Principals to build coalitions supporting policy proposals; conduct stakeholder outreach to develop allies on a range of issues.
• Serve as a primary point-of-contact for clients while working on a range of public affairs goals.
• Work with DSG Principals to generate new business for the firm, including networking to enhance DSG profile/visibility and assist in drafting winning proposals.

*Remote workers from Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and other parts of California will be considered as well.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Dewey Square Group does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95814: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please include salary requirement in your response.

Education:

Experience:

• Public relations: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location