Communications Assistant

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a Washington, DC-based think tank that helps policymakers work across the aisle to craft bipartisan solutions. By connecting lawmakers, delivering data and context, negotiating policy details, and creating space for bipartisan collaboration, BPC ensures democracy can function on behalf of all Americans. We believe that bipartisanship combines the best ideas of both parties to create even better, lasting policy.

In support of BPC’s mission, organizational strategy, and priorities, the BPC Communications Team, housed within External Relations, develops, executes, and tracks BPC’s external communications strategy including traditional media outreach, social media engagement, reviewing, editing, and disseminating BPC written products, and overall brand management.

We are seeking a talented and creative Communications Assistant to join our team and contribute to our growth and success. The Assistant will serve as the key administrative lead for the organization’s dynamic Communications Team. The ideal applicant will be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and familiarity with traditional and new media.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support:
• General support, including scheduling and email oversight
• Project management, including use of Excel to organize and maintain data on multiple workstreams
• Data tracking and benchmarking
• Meeting management, including organizing logistics, preparing and distributing materials, and organizing and reporting assignments
• Support content clearance process
• Intern management
• Media Relations Support:
• Assist with media research
• Track and manage media coverage distribution
• Draft advisories and invitations
• Social Media and Digital Engagement:
• Contribute to the organization's social media presence across multiple platforms
• Draft content, monitor engagement, and interact with followers.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a communications or administrative role at a nonprofit or political organization
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and editing skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and management tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $50,000 – $53,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.