Communications MANAGER
WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE
About The Firm
Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. (Cornerstone) is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in federal and state government relations, public affairs and strategic communications, and advisory services. Utilizing a shared vision, philosophy, and complete team approach, Cornerstone – with more than 200 professionals across 14 states and D.C. – stands as one of the industry’s most effective and respected consulting firms. We are proud of our professional standards and team culture that provide clients with the full depth and breadth of our expertise, experience, and relationships, resulting in meaningful and highly valuable partnerships.
At our core, we are a professional services consulting firm that focuses on solving problems and creating opportunities for our clients.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Cornerstone seeks a full-time Manager to lead our external communications initiatives and improve the firm’s online presence. This position is based in Washington, D.C. This is not a client service position. The Communications Manager will be responsible for several tasks including, but not limited to:
- Craft timely press releases and build relevant press lists for distribution;
- Create and design quarterly firm newsletter;
- Oversee and manage day-to-day activity on various social media platforms, including but not limited to X and LinkedIn;
- Manage firm’s Website via WordPress, including optimizing content for search engines via SEO & SEM strategies;
- Monitor and analyze performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics, and provide actionable insights to improve;
- Utilize Photoshop, Canva and other design tools to maintain designed marketing materials, create event invites, social media graphics, informational flyers, sponsorships and ads, signage, etc.;
- Order and maintain branded items for internal and external events; and
- Maintain email marketing campaigns utilizing MailChimp.
COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled multi-tasker, is reliable and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines. Key qualities for candidates in this position include:
- Proactiveness: Works independently in a busy environment;
- Flexibility: Able to work early mornings and evenings;
- Dependability: Arrives to work on time, follows instructions, high attention to detail, responds promptly, and solicits feedback to improve performance;
- Adaptability: Able to adapt to changes in the work environment on a day-to-day basis, comfortable with ambiguity, and manage relationships with multiple client service professionals in the office;
- Time Management: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to manage competing priorities;
- Communication: Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Teamwork: Able to work within a team, is approachable and willing to help others.
