Friday, April 5, 2013

Senior Associate and Associate Spots -- Sphere Consulting

Sphere Consulting is seeking uniquely talented candidates for two job openings. The positions are an excellent opportunity for communications and government relations professionals seeking to work on leading public affairs issues in domestic and international business. The selected candidates will focus on a wide range of clients and industry areas, particularly financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare. Senior Associate Responsibilities:-Support public affairs campaigns for clients, including media relations, grassroots, government affairs, and issue advocacy -Assist senior staff in management of accounts and serve as contact for day-to-day relationship with clients -Support leadership team in implementation of corporate strategy, in-house research reports and presentations, and improved visibility of the firm -Take a role in pursuing and winning new business Required Qualifications:-2-3 years Hill experience or background in government affairs, media relations, advocacy, journalism, advertising, and/or consulting -Thorough understanding of major business issues and domestic policy debates -In-depth knowledge of current affairs and international politics in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East -Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills -Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science or related field Preferred:-Second language a plus Associate Responsibilities:-Support public affairs campaigns for clients, including media relations, grassroots, government affairs, and issue advocacy -Assist senior staff in management of accounts and serve as contact for day-to-day relationship with clients -Support leadership team in implementation of corporate strategy, in-house research reports and presentations, and improved visibility of the firm Required Qualifications:-Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science or related field -Thorough understanding of major business issues and domestic policy debates -In-depth knowledge of current affairs and international politics in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East -Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills Preferred:-Second language a plus The Firm With offices in Washington, London, and Buenos Aires, Sphere Consulting is a government relations and communications advisory that provides counsel to some of the world's most respected names. Whether for a Fortune 500 company or for a leading individual, we have developed strategies and executed tactical efforts to position our clients with influential audiences worldwide. Our clients include global leaders in the telecommunications, healthcare, and financial sectors in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Interested applicants for either position should email qualifications and a cover letter to Greg Lowman at: gregl@sphereconsulting.com