Whiteboard Advisors

• Develop and execute client engagements based upon strategies co-created with senior executives. • Support research and advocacy team, as well as collaborating with and supporting on communications and PR activities for clients. • Manage regular client touchpoints and meetings by creating and updating agendas and client-facing materials, establishing clear next steps and ensuring follow-up notes are submitted to clients in a timely manner. • Analyze publicly available data sets and create client-facing materials (e.g., decks, briefing documents) • Approach work with a learning mindset and be open to giving and receiving candid feedback. • Bring a critical eye to work and strive to develop and deliver final products that exceed expectations. • Operate with wisdom, accuracy and speed in a fast-paced working environment.

Role Description We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial professional to join our team as an Associate who will play a critical role in supporting our research and advocacy practice. - Support a portfolio of 5-7 clients by providing excellent project management, research, writing and analysis support, and intuitive client service. - Draft and edit a range of written deliverables (i.e. research reports, white papers, legislative summaries, press releases, blogs) ensuring they meet the W/A standard of excellence. - Collaborate with our communications and PR team to support client objectives and drive impact. - Work side-by-side with senior executives to identify client needs and respond effectively. - Report directly to an experienced senior manager who will prioritize your growth and seek opportunities to support your professional development and career advancement. Qualifications - Ranging from 1-5 years of professional experience. - Experience managing projects and engagements; strong project management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks at once. - An understanding of, and enthusiasm for learning more about, education policy and national issues. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Experience managing basic scheduling and administrative tasks. - Willingness to learn new skills (e.g., data analysis or survey development tools) and develop subject matter expertise. - Familiarity with education, workforce development, or social impact strongly preferred. Requirements - Develop and execute client engagements based upon strategies co-created with senior executives. - Support research and advocacy team, as well as collaborating with and supporting on communications and PR activities for clients. - Manage regular client touchpoints and meetings by creating and updating agendas and client-facing materials, establishing clear next steps and ensuring follow-up notes are submitted to clients in a timely manner. - Analyze publicly available data sets and create client-facing materials (e.g., decks, briefing documents). - Approach work with a learning mindset and be open to giving and receiving candid feedback. - Bring a critical eye to work and strive to develop and deliver final products that exceed expectations. - Operate with wisdom, accuracy and speed in a fast-paced working environment. Benefits - 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match. - Paid health, dental and vision insurance benefits for employees (100% paid premium for employees and 50% premium subsidization for dependents). - Company-paid basic term life insurance equal to two times your annual salary. - Company-paid long term disability insurance. - Flexible vacation plan. - Extensive paid time off including 20+ firmwide holidays per year. - Monthly phone/data reimbursement. - Pre-tax employee payroll contributions for commuter transit benefits. - Monthly health and wellness stipend. - Professional Association and Licensing Fees reimbursement with manager approval.

• Develop and execute communications strategies in collaboration with senior team members • Produce strong first drafts across a range of formats: press releases, op-eds, media pitches, talking points, event proposals, and blogs • Conceptualize story ideas and angles that resonate with journalists and move in the current media environment • Support and manage media relations, building relationships with reporters across education and policy beats • Manage client engagements: run meetings, set agendas, track action items, and ensure timely execution • Conduct quick, accurate research to inform communications strategy and written deliverables • Operate with speed and precision across multiple client accounts simultaneously • Contribute to a team culture that values candid feedback, continuous learning, and shared accountability

• Develop and execute communications strategies in collaboration with senior team members • Produce strong first drafts across a range of formats: press releases, op-eds, media pitches, talking points, event proposals, and blogs • Conceptualize story ideas and angles that resonate with journalists and move in the current media environment • Support and manage media relations, building relationships with reporters across education and policy beats • Manage client engagements: run meetings, set agendas, track action items, and ensure timely execution • Conduct quick, accurate research to inform communications strategy and written deliverables • Operate with speed and precision across multiple client accounts simultaneously • Contribute to a team culture that values candid feedback, continuous learning, and shared accountability

Whiteboard Advisors is a mission-driven communications, research, and consulting firm that supports organizations working to advance educational equity and economic mobility. Our clients include some of the most respected and highest-impact companies, non-profit organizations, and social impact investors working at the intersection of education and workforce policy and practice. We're looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial Senior Associate to join our communications practice. This is a role for someone who wants to do meaningful work, move fast, and grow quickly. As a senior associate, you'll manage a portfolio of 5-7 clients, working side-by-side with senior leaders to develop and execute communications strategy across K-12 and higher education. You'll write and edit across a range of formats — press releases, op-eds, research reports, and media pitches — and hold yourself to a high standard on every deliverable. You'll be part of a team that blends advocacy, research, and communications into a multi-dimensional approach, and you'll be expected to navigate that mix with curiosity and confidence. The best candidates will be fast, resourceful researchers who can get up to speed on a new issue quickly, find the right angle, and communicate it clearly. You're comfortable managing competing client timelines, asking smart questions, and taking ownership of your work. You'll report directly to an experienced senior manager who is invested in your development — with real opportunities to grow your client relationships and take on expanded responsibility as you build your track record. Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute communications strategies in collaboration with senior team members - Produce strong first drafts across a range of formats: press releases, op-eds, media pitches, talking points, event proposals, and blogs - Conceptualize story ideas and angles that resonate with journalists and move in the current media environment - Support and manage media relations, building relationships with reporters across education and policy beats - Manage client engagements: run meetings, set agendas, track action items, and ensure timely execution - Conduct quick, accurate research to inform communications strategy and written deliverables - Operate with speed and precision across multiple client accounts simultaneously - Contribute to a team culture that values candid feedback, continuous learning, and shared accountability

Whiteboard Advisors is a mission-driven communications, research, and consulting firm that supports organizations working to advance educational equity and economic mobility. Our clients include some of the most respected and highest-impact companies, non-profit organizations, and social impact investors working at the intersection of education and workforce policy and practice. We're looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial Associate to join our communications practice. This is a role for someone who wants to do meaningful work, move fast, and grow quickly. As an Associate, you'll manage a portfolio of 5-7 clients, working side-by-side with senior leaders to develop and execute communications strategy across K-12 and higher education. You'll write and edit across a range of formats — press releases, op-eds, research reports, and media pitches — and hold yourself to a high standard on every deliverable. You'll be part of a team that blends advocacy, research, and communications into a multi-dimensional approach, and you'll be expected to navigate that mix with curiosity and confidence. The best candidates will be fast, resourceful researchers who can get up to speed on a new issue quickly, find the right angle, and communicate it clearly. You're comfortable managing competing client timelines, asking smart questions, and taking ownership of your work. You'll report directly to an experienced senior manager who is invested in your development — with real opportunities to grow your client relationships and take on expanded responsibility as you build your track record. Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute communications strategies in collaboration with senior team members - Produce strong first drafts across a range of formats: press releases, op-eds, media pitches, talking points, event proposals, and blogs - Conceptualize story ideas and angles that resonate with journalists and move in the current media environment - Support and manage media relations, building relationships with reporters across education and policy beats - Manage client engagements: run meetings, set agendas, track action items, and ensure timely execution - Conduct quick, accurate research to inform communications strategy and written deliverables - Operate with speed and precision across multiple client accounts simultaneously - Contribute to a team culture that values candid feedback, continuous learning, and shared accountability