Account Associate -- Digital

Company DescriptionPartnering with our clients, DCI provides strategic counsel and designs winning public affairs and communications campaigns around the world. Our creative solutions advance the business priorities of our clients by delivering results in the most challenging environments.Our team includes public affairs strategists who have held positions at the most senior levels within government, politics, and corporate communications. Each has extensive experience in managing complex issue campaigns. They choose to work at DCI because they want a different kind of career experience and the highest quality client relationships. Our team members are motivated by our business approach, where our success is predicated on our clients' success.Job DescriptionDCI Group is seeking an entry-level digital public affairs professional to join our Washington, DC office. Candidates must demonstrate a working knowledge of and interest in the public policy process, be familiar with the basic principles of organic and paid social media, digital advertising, and have strong writing and communication skills. Candidate must consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment when fulfilling multiple responsibilities that include but are not limited to:Monitoring and drafting digital media campaignsManaging websites and creating social media site contentUnderstanding analytics, providing analysis, and recommendationsResearching and understanding client public policy issues and goalsCommunicating effectively with colleaguesFulfilling responsibilities within a deadline and in a client-ready formatDemonstrating interest in a variety of public policy issues including technologyQualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills:Exercises independent judgmentExhibits critical attention to detail and problem solving skillsFlexibility to work with different personalitiesCreative thinkerIntellectual curiosity, enjoys learning new things and accepts new challenges readilyExcellent time management skills and proactive in completing tasks while managing multiple prioritiesThrives on a challenge and in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrates professionalism in communications and work mannerExperience in MS Office, Facebook Business Manager, LinkedIn, X Ads, or programmatic advertising is a plus.Previous internship or work experience with a public affairs, lobbying or PR firm, trade association, political campaign, corporate public policy office or legislative office a plusUndergraduate degreeAdditional InformationWe look forward to receiving your application!Salary: $60,000