Forbes Tate Partners

About Forbes Tate Partners   Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in bipartisan federal and state government relations, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, issue campaigns, and corporate development. As a mid-sized firm, we have the breadth and depth of personnel and experience to manage a portfolio of over 100 clients, but also the flexibility to provide our clients with attentive and highly personalized support.   Position Description   We are currently seeking a bright, focused, and proactive individual to join our team as a Director in our Public Affairs practice. The Public Affairs team specializes in crafting strong and compelling messages, devising smart communications and advocacy strategies, engaging the right audiences, and influencing public opinion to deliver results for our clients. The position is full-time salaried, with benefits and paid holidays, and reports to Public Affairs Vice Presidents.   Primary Responsibilities     Develop and maintain general knowledge of legislation, government policy, media environment, and current events relevant to Forbes Tate Partners’ work and its clients. Offer insights and recommendations to shape client team strategy. Manage day-to-day execution of client projects, including strategic communications, research, digital, and grassroots activities. Supervise Public Affairs Analysts in the production of content and collateral for client campaigns. Manage recurring reports and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met and track campaign success. Participate in client meetings, conference calls, and in-person meetings as appropriate. Support departmental growth by contributing to project proposals. Provide support to staff and vendors on client activities. Provide mentorship and professional development support for Public Affairs Analysts. Follow and report on new industry developments and best practices.         Qualifications   Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree. Relevant prior experience, such as work on political campaigns, in private sector communications, on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, or for trade associations is required. Ideal applicants must have a keen attention to detail, demonstrated ability to effectively, simultaneously manage multiple projects, exceptional writing abilities, and effective interpersonal skills.   Additional required professional attributes include:   Familiarity with technological platforms including Microsoft Office Suite and major social media services. Understanding of how public policy decisions impact clients’ abilities needs. Strong desire to keep learning and taking additional recommended training as needed. Passion for researching, writing, and editing content pieces while utilizing strong grammar skills. Independent, strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Demonstrated capacity for teamwork, including the ability to effectively engage supervisors and subordinates under quick, tight deadlines within and across teams.    

About Forbes Tate Partners Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in bipartisan federal and state government relations, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, issue campaigns, and corporate development. As a mid-sized firm, we have the breadth and depth of personnel and experience to manage a portfolio of over sixty clients, but also the flexibility to provide our clients with attentive and highly personalized support. Position Description  We are currently seeking a bright, focused and proactive individual to join our team as an Analyst in our Public Affairs practice. The Public Affairs team specializes in crafting strong and compelling messages, devising smart communications and advocacy strategies, engaging the right audiences, and influencing public opinion to deliver results for our clients. This position is full-time salaried, with benefits and paid holidays. Primary responsibilities include: Conducting research to develop and maintain general knowledge of legislation, public policy, and current events relevant to clients. Drafting content including press releases, one-pagers, case studies, op-eds, website copy, social media, grassroots action alerts and client reports. Assisting in the development of social media campaigns (organic and paid). Maintaining active communication, interface, and coordination with state field teams on specific client projects. Providing support for client events including event planning, vendor outreach, logistics, and event staffing. Supporting new business initiatives through research and proposal development in all formats including PowerPoint, narrative and memo formats. Qualifications Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree. Prior experience including work on political campaigns, in private sector communications, on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, or for trade associations is helpful, but not a requirement. Additional required professional attributes include:   Strong research, writing, and editing skills including attention to grammatical detail, clarity, speed, and accuracy. The ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality. Willingness to be a team player that works well in a collaborative environment and is willing to take initiative when necessary. Familiarity with technological platforms including Microsoft Office Suite and major social media services. The ability to quickly synthesize information from multiple sources, identify salient points, and think creatively about how to communicate their significance. Candidates are also encouraged to note any proficiency with data and media analysis tools or data metric analysis.   How to Apply Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and one writing sample (3 pages or less) to careers@forbes-tate.com with the subject line Analyst, Public Affairs. Please save each attachment with your full name (first and last name) and document title. For example: John Smith Resume, John Smith Cover Letter, John Smith Writing Sample. No calls, emails or faxes please. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. FTP is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.