M+R Strategic Services is looking for a junior public relations professional to join our communications team.  M+R's experienced, award-winning communications division includes former journalists, nonprofit insiders and PR pros with years of political and issue campaign, policy, and media relations experience.  We are looking to fill this full-time, entry level position in our Washington, D.C. office.

M+R's communications team works with some of today's leading nonprofits and other mission focused organizations on some of the most critical social issues of today: helping to end breast cancer; saving endangered wildlife; promoting corporate responsibility, energy efficiency and renewable energy; stopping pollution; curbing tobacco use; increasing voter turnout; ending genocide and torture in Darfur; protecting women's rights; fighting global poverty; and more.  M+R's communications team and clients will stretch your creativity in developing new strategies for causes that matter.

The Account Coordinator/Associate position offers a great opportunity to break into a top, national public affairs firm with responsibilities that range from communications research and client relations assistance to media relations and campaign support.  M+R offers an exciting, fast-paced environment and we are looking for a strong team player who has the drive and diligence to provide critical support to account teams.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1-2 Years of professional experience — must include time in a PR setting, either in a fulltime position or relevant internships; 
•  Proven interest in social issues;
• Political and policy/nonprofit experience is desirable;
• Experience writing basic PR materials (press releases, media advisories, calendar listings) and performing basic PR tasks (media lists, media monitoring);
• Must possess strong computer skills (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint) and Web 2.0 proficiency is a plus; and
• Proven ability to multi-task and work within a team environment.