Associate
Abernathy MacGregor, a leading strategic communications firm, is seeking an ambitious and hardworking candidate to join its dynamic team of professionals in Los Angeles as part of its 2020 Associate Pool Program, which will begin on July 6, 2020.
The Abernathy MacGregor Associate Pool Program offers a 14-month intensive program designed to provide participants across our five offices with a strong foundation in strategic communications. Associates will be given training in the principles, practices and tools that enable our firm to provide best-in-class counsel to CEOs, board directors and senior executives on high-stakes issues and complex challenges. They will be exposed to, and work directly on, some of the most consequential reputational issues faced by corporations today.
The responsibilities of an associate include:
- Participating in account team strategy and planning sessions;
- Researching and analyzing client and potential client financial performance, peer groups, investor bases/ownership structures, industries and market dynamics;
- Tracking and analyzing media coverage of clients and potential clients, peers, and industries;
- Drafting and editing documents on behalf of both clients and the firm, including client memos, press releases, internal and external communications documents, and new business proposals;
- Providing ongoing account support.
Development
At Abernathy MacGregor, we truly care about our people’s professional growth. We pride ourselves on identifying great talent at the earliest stages and giving everyone the tools, training and opportunity to forge their own path forward. This includes:
- Introductions to finance and deeper dives into tools, data and analytics and practice areas;
- Firmwide annual training program focused on key practice area knowledge-sharing and skill-building, led by both internal colleagues and outside experts;
- Mentorship;
- Exposure to work across all firm disciplines and practice areas;
- Weekly group meetings led by Head of Talent, Director of Human Resources and Director of Research and Information Services;
- Feedback is provided regularly throughout the program, both informally through mentors and formally twice a year.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. A basic understanding of business and finance is desirable.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter and your resume to Careers@abmac.com. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas.