Public Affairs, Associate

The Organization:  Founded in 1965, the Rachel Carson Council (RCC) is the national environmental organization that, before her death from breast cancer, Rachel Carson asked her friends and colleagues to form to continue her work. Today, the RCC’s mission carries on Carson’s extraordinary legacy and ecological ethic combining scientific concern for the environment and human health with a sense of reverence and wonder for all forms of life in order to build a more sustainable, just, and peaceful future.  The RCC is a growing and respected voice at the grassroots and on Capitol Hill. We are committed to environmental and climate justice through education, media, organizing and advocacy – especially the RCC Campus Network of 83 colleges and universities with thousands of active students, staff, faculty and administrators. The RCC also competitively selects, mentors, and provides a $2,000 stipend for twenty-five undergraduate RCC Fellows each year who work on RCC projects and campaigns from their respective campuses nationwide. The Director of Communications of the Rachel Carson Council reports directly to the President & CEO, longtime national environmental, peace, and justice leader, author, and science communicator, Dr. Robert K. Musil.  Responsibilities:  Under the supervision of the RCC President & CEO, lead on communications efforts for all RCC policy and programs. Run external events and communications meetings. Develop multifaceted communications plans including by: Covering traditional media: Writing and publishing articles, Op-Eds, and other long form pieces for the RCC to include placement in other media outlets, journals, magazines; researching, forming and cultivating relationships with relevant press to amplify RCC policy priorities and programs; drafting and circulating press materials -- releases, advisories, announcements, and statements; organizing media events -- press conferences, meetings, briefings.  Copywriting & digital media: Creating and posting content for the RCC’s digital platforms including the website, email communications (including newsletters), and social media; analyzing social media and email engagement analytics to improve long term communications planning; working with RCC web developer/designer to analyze and apply lessons from website CRM data and email engagement data on Salsa Labs’ Salsa CRM and Salsa Engage. Under the supervision of the President & CEO, and in coordination with the Director of (Policy &) Strategic Development, support RCC fundraising and development (grants, donors, membership) by creating and gearing creative toward fundraising goals, set by the President & CEO and Dir. of Strategic Development. Speak publicly for the organization through lectures, workshops, rallies, and in the media. Participate and present to the RCC Campus Network, at RCC conferences, advocacy days, and trainings for interns, fellows, etc. Produce modules and other materials (PowerPoint, video, and other formats) for public facing events to be presented by self or President & CEO. Carry out additional tasks as needed and directed by the President & CEO within RCC’s mission. ***Apply by July 25, 2025*** Requirements Bachelor's or Master’s degree in environmental studies, communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, media studies, nonprofit management, or combined with other majors, minors or concentrations in helpful fields such as African American or Women’s Studies, English, journalism, creative writing, public policy. Experience (3+ years) in mission driven Communications. Proficiency in Google Workspace programs and tools. Demonstrated talent and commitment to environmental and climate justice issues and the RCC mission. Leadership with effective interpersonal skills, warmth, and empathy. Ability to work well with diverse constituencies from EJ networks to establishment leaders Outstanding academic achievement and leadership in the broad area of environment and environmental justice across disciplines to combine science and the humanities with a knowledge of climate change, environmental justice, oceans and sustainable agriculture and forests.  Exceptional professional writing and presentations to a variety of audiences and in differing formats and media Understanding of and work with environmental justice issues, frontline communities, and diverse organizations and settings. Strong initiative, creativity, and imaginative approaches to environmental work Intellectual curiosity and strong research. Starting date: After Labor Day, September 1, 2025 ***Apply by July 25, 2025*** Benefits Salary: $72,500 annually minimum. Salary depends on experience and achievement. Retirement plan, Vanguard 503(B) with 5% of salary contribution from RCC. 3 weeks (15 workdays) vacation, 5 sick days, 2 personal days, all Federal holidays. Funds for professional development. Employees under 26 arrange medical plan. Over 26 years old, reimbursed by RCC.

What began in 2017 as an idea on the back of a napkin has quickly become an award-winning, fastest-growing communications firm working with some big-name consumer and B2B technology brands. At SourceCode, we’re focused on bringing brains and hustle, humanity and technology, creativity and business intelligence back to public relations. SourceCode’s Account Executives are not expected to remain on the sidelines of an account and are required to be active (and opinionated) members of the team. We’re looking for a professional with 1-2 years of experience to become a valued team member and client counselor. We want our Account Executives to be given responsibilities and opportunities to help them grow as professionals. Opportunity is earned and is celebrated across the wider team. Salary band: $60,000-$70,000 What You’ll Do: Liaising with client contacts over Slack, email, in-person and on status calls to deliver relevant updates. Demonstrating an ability to build rapport and trust with client contacts An ability to multi-task and the organizational skills necessary to juggle multiple clients, teams and tasks to ensure deadlines are not missed Reporting, including: Ensuring the delivery of call/meeting reports to team leads for review Feeding into weekly and status reports, including media monitoring, social media reporting as well as task and deadline updates Media and influencer engagement, including the development of timely pitches and/or content, as well as managing responses and questions for the benefit of the client Consuming news and engaging media to identify new or emerging media opportunities for clients Brainstorming and creative thinking; be vocal contributors across all elements of campaigns but most notably in brainstorms and planning sessions. Reading and sharing relevant news each day with teams and clients. Demonstrating a nascent ability to identify relevant media opportunities to further clients’ business goals Beginning to take the lead on the development of written communication such as press releases, pitches, client emails and longer length bylined articles Requirements 1+ years of professional experience, with a good understanding of communications and client service. While a college degree is preferred, this is primarily because a degree demonstrates a level of commitment, an aptitude for learning and an appetite for personal development. We appreciate that it rarely tells us the whole story and as a consequence, we welcome applications from non-graduates able to demonstrate an aptitude for the role. Strong level of computer literacy and knowledge of applications such as Google Workspace Familiarity with industry-specific applications such as Meltwater, Muck Rack, Business Wire, etc. Passionate about technology and/or the mechanics of integrated communications and storytelling, you are fascinated by how brands and consumers interact today. You watch, read and listen to a wide range of (social) media, and have a passion for creating and developing narratives yourself. Indulging in writing, stand up, drama or other storytelling mediums is a benefit to demonstrate your clarity of thought and clear, concise written communication skills. Ambitious and driven, you enjoy working through complex challenges and problem solving. Client liaison is a growing skill; you’re able to ask questions, listen and synthesize information to identify the critical elements of a task, and understand what constitutes success. You’re increasingly comfortable responding to client requests and sharing opinions and results with client teams. As a team member you’re proficient in organizing your own workload against priority and importance for the good of the team, and helping other team members to do the same. You have some experience and a lot of appetite to begin campaign management - assigning tasks to team members and helping them to succeed. You’re keen to get involved in more creative brand storytelling - building campaigns from ideas, and project managing them to success. Research and data analysis are developed skills - you like to prove hypotheses or counter assumptions to ensure you have the right answer to client and team questions. You are beginning to feel comfortable with content creation and media engagement, and you have a healthy appetite to learn more about integrated or digital campaigns. You know the details are important - whether scheduling a meeting, taking meeting notes or drafting a press release - but you’re keen to learn new skills and tools too. Benefits Robust benefits program Unlimited vacation 401k with company match Profit-sharing program Workplace flexibility Professional learning and development 6-month paid parental leave Paid volunteer days Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

What began in 2017 as an idea on the back of a napkin has quickly become an award-winning, fastest-growing communications firm working with some big-name consumer and B2B technology brands. At SourceCode, we’re focused on bringing brains and hustle, humanity and technology, creativity and business intelligence back to public relations. SourceCode’s Account Executives are not expected to remain on the sidelines of an account and are required to be active (and opinionated) members of the team. We’re looking for a professional with 1-2 years of experience to become a valued team member and client counselor. We want our Account Executives to be given responsibilities and opportunities to help them grow as professionals. Opportunity is earned and is celebrated across the wider team. Salary band: $60,000-$70,000 What You’ll Do: Liaising with client contacts over Slack, email, in-person and on status calls to deliver relevant updates. Demonstrating an ability to build rapport and trust with client contacts An ability to multi-task and the organizational skills necessary to juggle multiple clients, teams and tasks to ensure deadlines are not missed Reporting, including: Ensuring the delivery of call/meeting reports to team leads for review Feeding into weekly and status reports, including media monitoring, social media reporting as well as task and deadline updates Media and influencer engagement, including the development of timely pitches and/or content, as well as managing responses and questions for the benefit of the client Consuming news and engaging media to identify new or emerging media opportunities for clients Brainstorming and creative thinking; be vocal contributors across all elements of campaigns but most notably in brainstorms and planning sessions. Reading and sharing relevant news each day with teams and clients. Demonstrating a nascent ability to identify relevant media opportunities to further clients’ business goals Beginning to take the lead on the development of written communication such as press releases, pitches, client emails and longer length bylined articles Requirements 1+ years of professional experience, with a good understanding of communications and client service. While a college degree is preferred, this is primarily because a degree demonstrates a level of commitment, an aptitude for learning and an appetite for personal development. We appreciate that it rarely tells us the whole story and as a consequence, we welcome applications from non-graduates able to demonstrate an aptitude for the role. Strong level of computer literacy and knowledge of applications such as Google Workspace Familiarity with industry-specific applications such as Meltwater, Muck Rack, Business Wire, etc. Passionate about technology and/or the mechanics of integrated communications and storytelling, you are fascinated by how brands and consumers interact today. You watch, read and listen to a wide range of (social) media, and have a passion for creating and developing narratives yourself. Indulging in writing, stand up, drama or other storytelling mediums is a benefit to demonstrate your clarity of thought and clear, concise written communication skills. Ambitious and driven, you enjoy working through complex challenges and problem solving. Client liaison is a growing skill; you’re able to ask questions, listen and synthesize information to identify the critical elements of a task, and understand what constitutes success. You’re increasingly comfortable responding to client requests and sharing opinions and results with client teams. As a team member you’re proficient in organizing your own workload against priority and importance for the good of the team, and helping other team members to do the same. You have some experience and a lot of appetite to begin campaign management - assigning tasks to team members and helping them to succeed. You’re keen to get involved in more creative brand storytelling - building campaigns from ideas, and project managing them to success. Research and data analysis are developed skills - you like to prove hypotheses or counter assumptions to ensure you have the right answer to client and team questions. You are beginning to feel comfortable with content creation and media engagement, and you have a healthy appetite to learn more about integrated or digital campaigns. You know the details are important - whether scheduling a meeting, taking meeting notes or drafting a press release - but you’re keen to learn new skills and tools too. Benefits Robust benefits program Unlimited vacation 401k with company match Profit-sharing program Workplace flexibility Professional learning and development 6-month paid parental leave Paid volunteer days Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Rational 360 is seeking a Director to join our dynamic team, with a focus on strategic communications and public affairs. This role will manage the day-to day on several client accounts and contribute to internal teams. Candidates must have at least 4-8 years of prior public relations or communications experience and ideally will have experience in public affairs or corporate communications. Candidates must possess strong writing and project management skills, and be eager to work in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage a diverse workload. Experience managing digital media communications is a plus. Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development, produce high-level communications materials and manage media relations campaigns. Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations, and digital communications. About Rational 360 Rational 360 is a fast-growing, independently owned strategic communications and public affairs firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. We specialize in helping clients navigate complex policy, media, and business environments with a fully integrated approach across traditional and digital platforms.    With a team of approximately 100 professionals—and growing—we bring a unique blend of public affairs expertise, digital innovation, and deep industry knowledge. Our entrepreneurial culture values initiative, collaboration, and performance. We are partially employee-owned and committed to fostering an environment where professionals can thrive, grow, and lead.    Our clients span Fortune 500 companies, national nonprofits, and trade associations—particularly those facing high-stakes reputational, regulatory, or legislative challenges.  Employment Type Full-time Requirements At least 4-8 years of strategic communications or public relations experience with proven results and experience working with reporters is a plus Excellent verbal and written communications skills Proven ability to develop creative, strategic solutions to communications challenges Experience managing staff Experience managing clients and/or project teams Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials Familiarity with the professional use of digital media channels Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials Experience working with top corporation or association executives Bachelors’ Degree Benefits Rational 360 offers highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.  Employees are based in our Washington, D.C. headquarters and follow a hybrid work model: three in-office days and two optional remote days per week.  Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Rational 360 is seeking a Director to join our dynamic team, with a focus on strategic communications and public affairs. This role will manage the day-to day on several client accounts and contribute to internal teams. Candidates must have at least 4-8 years of prior public relations or communications experience and ideally will have experience in public affairs or corporate communications. Candidates must possess strong writing and project management skills, and be eager to work in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage a diverse workload. Experience managing digital media communications is a plus. Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development, produce high-level communications materials and manage media relations campaigns. Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations, and digital communications. About Rational 360 Rational 360 is a fast-growing, independently owned strategic communications and public affairs firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. We specialize in helping clients navigate complex policy, media, and business environments with a fully integrated approach across traditional and digital platforms.    With a team of approximately 100 professionals—and growing—we bring a unique blend of public affairs expertise, digital innovation, and deep industry knowledge. Our entrepreneurial culture values initiative, collaboration, and performance. We are partially employee-owned and committed to fostering an environment where professionals can thrive, grow, and lead.    Our clients span Fortune 500 companies, national nonprofits, and trade associations—particularly those facing high-stakes reputational, regulatory, or legislative challenges.  Employment Type Full-time Requirements At least 4-8 years of strategic communications or public relations experience with proven results and experience working with reporters is a plus Excellent verbal and written communications skills Proven ability to develop creative, strategic solutions to communications challenges Experience managing staff Experience managing clients and/or project teams Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials Familiarity with the professional use of digital media channels Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials Experience working with top corporation or association executives Bachelors’ Degree Benefits Rational 360 offers highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.  Employees are based in our Washington, D.C. headquarters and follow a hybrid work model: three in-office days and two optional remote days per week.  Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Position Summary The Publicity Lead is a client-facing role responsible for assisting in the planning and executing dynamic publicity coverage and campaigns for entertainment productions. This includes strategy development for multiple entertainment productions concurrently, building national and regional media lists and securing media coverage for the production. The role will collaborate as necessary with the Public Relations Manager to support the production’s public relations initiatives. The position will report to the Public Relations Manager, and may occasionally report to the CEO of the company. Requirements Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities: Client Proposals: - Development of client proposals for publicity coverage and campaigns - Collaborate with the Public Relations Manager to create effective and persuasive proposals - Ensure proposals meet client needs and goals Strategy & Campaign Planning: - Collaborate internally and externally to create effective, result-driven publicity strategies for entertainment productions - Plan and execute publicity campaigns, involving all stakeholders as necessary to ensure campaigns are successful and meet client goals Submission Plan Development & Implementation: - Develop submission plans for publicity campaigns and implement them - Understand and execute social publicity tactics on behalf of clients - Identify media influencers to use on behalf of clients - Ensure submission plans are executed efficiently and effectively Content Development: - Writing compelling press materials, pitch letters, and promotional copy - Responsible for writing press releases and pitches Analysis: - Pitch and secure media results for clients on a daily basis - Present reports to clients and communicate results in a clear and effective manner Other Common Job Functions - Build and maintain positive and engaging relationships with media (print, broadcast, online, blogs, consumer, mainstream, urban, tech and trade press) - Work collaboratively with team members to develop marketing strategies that align with the company's purpose, mission and vision - Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders - Continuously strive for personal and professional growth, keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments - Strive to create a society overflowing with joy and excitement as part of the company's purpose, mission and vision - Has a proactive attitude towards creating connections among diverse cultures, languages, and digital platforms Education and Experience Requirements: Required: - Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field Minimum 3 years experience at an agency with direct client interaction - Strong media relationships in entertainment, trade and culture writers - Detail-oriented, highly organized and the ability to easily multi-task in a fast-paced environment - Knowledge of current trends, lifestyle brands, cultural initiatives, digital and industry influencers to incorporate into media strategies - Forward-thinker, who is constantly looking for new ways to promote and enhance client campaigns - Strong writing skills as well as excellent verbal and interpersonal skills - Strong knowledge of the PR field including experience in media relations, press campaign development, and execution of creative and strategic communications plans. - Existing relationships with media, including both traditional and non-traditional outlets, including niche blogs and influencers - Likes and is familiar with Japanese Anime/Manga - Computer Proficiency: Office, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Preferred: - Ability to speak and read Japanese Desired Skills and Abilities: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment - Passion for entertainment and pop culture, including film, TV, and video games Benefits A number of programs cover all employees in the manner prescribed by law. Additionally, 33 USA Inc. provides several Company-designated benefit programs. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Hybrid Work Model While we currently offer this hybrid arrangement, please note that our work model may evolve to meet changing business needs. The company reserves the right to modify work arrangements at its sole discretion. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we continually assess and optimize our work environment.