PulsePoint Group is looking for an Associate Consultant to work with clients primarily in the communications function.

PulsePoint is an established management, communications, and digital consulting firm with an entrepreneurial spirit that rewards strategic thinking, creativity and collaboration.

We work primarily with chief communications or chief marketing officers at some of the world’s largest, most respected companies. We specialize in organizational design, digital strategy, change management, and issues and crisis communications. We are also proudly part of the ICF family of companies.

We are a fast-paced workplace with opportunities to learn, travel and engage with senior and influential business leaders. Our culture rewards achievement, is intellectually curious and compassionate, with a healthy dose of competition.

Our Ideal Candidate Is:

A self-starter with a knack for creative problem solving who has the ability to draw from multiple experiences to provide valuable solutions. The candidate has a strong work ethic and is a committed team member who is willing to invest the thinking necessary to help our teams deliver high-value, strategic counsel to our clients.

 Job Function:

Our Associates use various skill sets including project management, creative thinking, writing, market research and data analytics to contribute to strategy development for our clients. You will have the opportunity to own deliverables from ideation to creation, as well as participate in client meetings.

Specific tasks and responsibilities can include but are not limited to:

• Conduct primary and/or secondary research to support final client recommendations (e.g. focus groups, design electronic surveys, social and digital listening).
• Help create final client deliverables, including: presentation slides; delivering work product on a regular cadence for review; updating existing deliverable documents and excel files; and, working with the creative team in production of other assets including video, social media and placemats.
• Serve as day-to-day support for client project teams, including: project plans, document organization, PowerPoint creation, excel maintenance, meeting notes, and meeting agendas.
• Regularly bring outside thinking and knowledge of emerging trends to the team to improve work and offer expertise to clients.
• Build content for client training programs.
• Support and participate in client presentations and meetings.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or related field
• One to five years of prior professional experience (agency or consulting experience preferred)
• Knowledge of and passion for the communications function including its competencies and operations
• High attention to detail
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work well on teams

Professional Skills:

• Excellent writing, verbal, and analytical skills
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Sound business acumen and ethics
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Communications, Marketing or Business
• Experience working on teams
• Experience working with multiple clients or stakeholders at a given time
• Competency with digital media listening tools such as Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Qualtrics, etc.
• Interest in org design, HR and/or change management
• Financial literacy (e.g. accounting class, undergraduate business class)
• Previous involvement in training and development for clients or internally

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401k

Start Date: Immediate

Application Deadline: On-going until positions are filled

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Century City)

Hours: Full-time

Travel: 10-20%

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.

PulsePoint Group, a division of ICF International, is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.  (EE0/AA – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)