About Global Situation Room

The Global Situation Room®, Inc is an elite, full-service public affairs agency that provides clients with sophisticated counsel that helps them navigate their most Complex Communications® challenges. Our areas of expertise include counter-crisis management, thought leadership, and global engagement strategies. We ensure clients are able to not only survive, but thrive amidst the regularity of today’s risks, drive the debate on key issues, and effectively engage both globally and locally. GSR has prominently placed clients on every major national and international media outlet, helped them navigate through their most complex crises, and gained strong, sustainable support for their brand amongst key audiences. 

Our clients include Fortune 100 companies, large philanthropies, and high-profile individuals. We have refined cutting edge tactics and tradecraft for protecting and promoting brands. The Counter-Crisis Management methodology GSR pioneered has become the gold standard in public relations, with the nation's leading communications agencies turning to GSR when they need to protect their own reputations. PR News also dedicates a monthly column to our crisis strategies and has GSR run crisis simulations at their conferences. The thought leadership campaigns developed by our team drive the debate for our clients on the national stage.

GSR is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff. We recognize that our continued success depends on hiring and retaining creative professionals, and encourage those with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Current Positions Open & How to Apply

Please email a résumé and cover letter to careers@globalsitroom.com, and indicate which position you are applying to.

If there are currently no available openings, we encourage you to email us your resume and cover letter for future consideration.

Global Situation Room®, Inc. (GSR) is looking to hire an Account Supervisor to play a crucial role in assisting in managing client relationships and accounts, developing PR strategies, and executing effective campaigns. They will also be responsible for collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of PR initiatives. The role will be dynamic, and offers exciting opportunities for development. Our firm strongly believes in building up the personal brands and the thought leadership of team members, encouraging them to write, speak, and seek out their own media opportunities. At GSR, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in contributing to some of the most important conversations taking place today.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior team members, including interns and entry-level staff.

• Review work produced by junior team members to ensure it meets quality standards and aligns with client expectations. Give feedback when necessary.

• Serve as day-to-day client support assisting account managers across multiple accounts. 

• Proactively suggests media outreach and strategy ideas for multiple clients across industries, sharing ideas with the team that will demonstrate value to the client.  

• Seamlessly coordinate requests from media and bloggers. 

• Propose story ideas (scope, timing) and educate on key news themes. 

• Assist with media interview preparation and provide clients with useful briefing materials prior to the interview.  

• Draft diverse and persuasive written materials accurately and in a timely fashion with little input or editing required.

• Leverage prior media relationships on behalf of clients and the broader team.  

• Idea generation at weekly new business meeting.

• Provide guidance and assistance in revising and improving work as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

You’re perfect for this job if you have:

• BA/BS degree in journalism, communications, public relations or other related field is required.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience is required, along with 6+ months of client management experience. 

• Previous agency experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated understanding of news media.

• Experience facilitating media interviews and pitching stories as well as developing robust communications plans.

• Experience writing and developing press materials.

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

• A collaborative, positive attitude and you are self-motivated.

• A highly adaptable personality across countries and cultures.

• Capable and confident by commanding respect through presence and poise.

Benefits:

• 100% of Platinum Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance, paid in full

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

• Year-end bonus, eligibility based on work review

• Eligibility after 1 year of full-time employment in company retirement plan

• $1000/year wellness subsidy

• Technology subsidy

• 5 weeks of remote work/year, which increases with time

• Eligibility for a subsidized remote work program in Spain

• Opportunity to travel

• Business development bonus

• Subsidized food and drinks at the office

• Subsidized sports and entertainment events

This position would be hybrid in-person at our Alexandria, VA office but candidates must be located in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and references to careers@globalsitroom.com. 

As a Senior Communications Associate, you will support several clients, helping to create high-quality products and opportunities to elevate their message.  Central to our work in the Situation Room, from where we monitor news developments around the world.  We will look to your keen insights and analysis to identify emerging trends.  The role often involves the creation of compelling written content, along with the intricate organization of events, and precision outreach to journalists.  At GSR, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in contributing to some of the most important conversations taking place today.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and exceeding client expectations by providing high quality work that pushes their business forward. 

• Managing multiple deliverables while working closely with internal teams to ensure deadlines are met. 

• Developing and reviewing content accurately and effectively, including blogs, social media posts, press materials, op-eds, media monitoring reports, market research, event materials, etc.  

• Supporting the account lead with PR strategies / plans for existing or prospective clients, from conception to completion. 

• Leveraging existing relationships and cultivate new contacts. 

• Assists in mentoring new junior assistants and associates, passing on knowledge and providing guidance.

• Maintaining regular day-to-day contact and close relationships with key press. 

• Conducting research to support the development of client plans and new business proposals. 

• Working collaboratively to identify new areas for GSR growth.  

• Performing other related duties as assigned. 

You’re perfect for this job if you have:

• A BA/BS degree in communications, public relations or other related field is required.

• 3 years of previous experience in public relations/communications agency, or in-house experience is required. 

• Demonstrated understanding of news media. 

• Previous experience writing and developing PR materials, such as press releases, media strategies, media pitches, communications strategies, social media content, event invitations, etc.  

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and serve as a key member on account teams.

• Excellent email and verbal communications skills. 

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. 

• Collaborative, positive attitude and ability to self-motivate.  

Benefits:

• 100% of Platinum Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance, paid in full

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

• Year-end bonus, eligibility based on work review

• Eligibility after 1 year of full-time employment in company retirement plan

• $1000/year wellness subsidy

• Technology subsidy

• 5 weeks of remote work/year, which increases with time

• Eligibility for a subsidized remote work program in Spain

• Opportunity to travel

• Business development bonus

• Subsidized food and drinks at the office

• Subsidized sports and entertainment events

This position would be hybrid in-person at our Alexandria, VA office but candidates must be located in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and references to careers@globalsitroom.com. 

As a Communications Assistant, you will support several client accounts, helping our team in the creation of high-quality products and opportunities to elevate their message. A typical day might include crafting a pitch, compiling media monitoring, or conducting market research. The role will be dynamic, and offers exciting opportunities for development. Our firm strongly believes in building up the personal brands and the thought leadership of team members, encouraging them to write, speak, and seek out their own media opportunities. At GSR, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in contributing to some of the most important conversations taking place today.

Responsibilities:

• Support proactive and reactive media strategies led by the account manager across multiple client accounts, including compiling media lists, drafting and sending pitches, tracking outreach and results reports.  

• Compile daily and weekly media monitoring reports for client accounts with insightful media summaries and analyses.  

• Conduct and provide insight on industry research, news / media research and competitor research audits / vetting.  

• Draft in-depth research briefs in a timely fashion with little supervisor input or editing required.  

• Assist in the organization and coordination of events for clients and GSR.

• Assists in identifying potential leads and conducting initial outreach.

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

You’re perfect for this job if you have:

• A BA/BS degree in public relations, crisis communications, media relations or a related field

• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a public relations /  communications agency, or relevant in-house experience

• A demonstrated understanding of news media

• Experience writing and developing press materials, including media pitches

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Familiarity with social media marketing strategies and analytics

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

• A collaborative, positive attitude and you are self-motivated

Benefits:

• 100% of Platinum Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance, paid in full

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

• Year-end bonus, eligibility based on work review

• Eligibility after 1 year of full-time employment in company retirement plan

• $1000/year wellness subsidy

• Technology subsidy

• 5 weeks of remote work/year, which increases with time

• Eligibility for a subsidized remote work program in Spain

• Opportunity to travel

• Business development bonus

• Subsidized food and drinks at the office

• Subsidized sports and entertainment events

This position would be hybrid in-person at our Alexandria, VA office but candidates must be located in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and references to careers@globalsitroom.com. 

Global Situation Room®, Inc. (GSR) is looking to hire a high-level Executive Assistant to join our fast-growing team in Alexandria, VA. The position is hybrid, but candidates must be located in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. What we are looking for in a candidate: you are super capable and confident. Your presence and poise commands the respect of peers. Adaptability is your middle name. Uncertainty & evolving circumstances are conditions you embrace, not seek to escape. You need minimal guidance and transform it to achieve maximum output. You are also really good at connecting and cultivating relationships with people in the real world. Discretion comes naturally. You’re creative and pursue new ideas. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional administrative support to senior leadership. 

• Engender a high degree of confidence and trust through external interaction. 

• Track major milestones of key relationships.

• Proactively identify potential scheduling and logistical issues. 

• Manage complex international and domestic travel arrangements. 

• Draft correspondence, agendas, presentations, meeting notes and follow up.  

• Oversee contact management system. 

• Develop internal processes and systems to optimize operations. 

• Create internal documents and materials. 

• Prepare research ahead of meetings, travel, and calls. 

• Create GSR promotional materials and packages. 

• Provide office management - coordinate with vendors, contractors and other service providers and perform other tasks to ensure the office is running smoothly.  

• Arrange logistics for virtual and in-person meetings .

• Assist with internal event planning, such as receptions and team outings.

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

You’re perfect for this job if you have:

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Reliable and responsive, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently both independently and as part of a team.  

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.  

• Adaptable, with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure 

• Proficiency in Google suite application. 

• Experience with and proficiency with CRM software and database development and management. 

• Experience in digital communications, media, marketing, press, social media and website maintenance. 

• Prior experience in the public/ non-profit sectors or journalism a plus. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

• 100% of Platinum Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance, paid in full

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

• Year-end bonus, eligibility based on work review

• Eligibility after 1 year of full-time employment in company retirement plan

• $1000/year wellness subsidy

• Technology subsidy

• 5 weeks of remote work/year, which increases with time

• Eligibility for a subsidized remote work program in Spain

• Opportunity to travel

• Business development bonus

• Subsidized food and drinks at the office

• Subsidized sports and entertainment events

This position would be hybrid in-person at our Alexandria, VA office but candidates must be located in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and references to careers@globalsitroom.com. 

GSR’s Journalism Fellowship is a 3-6 month position offering recent graduates the opportunity to work on chart-topping podcasts covering a variety of topics ranging from international affairs to emerging tech. You’ll work with former Bloomberg and NPR producers and experienced journalists to develop engaging, informative, and newsworthy content for our clients. During this period you will be evaluated on your work performance and may be eligible to have your Fellowship converted to a full-time position after the Fellowship term. 

Responsibilities:

• Draft in-depth research briefs and episode outlines in a timely fashion with little input or editing required.

• Lead proactive and reactive media outreach and strategy on behalf of the podcast team.

• Conduct podcast research and pre-interviews and provide constructive performance feedback after the interview.

• Create show scripts, descriptions and promotional content.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings with podcast guests and hosts.

• Podcast guest and topic ideation and outreach.

• Generate compelling social media content for the podcast.

• Knowledge of audio and video editing programs.

• Assist in the planning and execution of podcast-related events. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

You’re perfect for this job if you have:

• A BA/BS degree in journalism, international or government affairs, public relations, or another related field

• Journalism or other media experience is a plus.  

• Production experience including audio/video editing is preferred. 

• Previous experience writing and developing research and/or communications materials.

• Demonstrated understanding of the podcast industry.

• Strong ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines.

• Ability to successfully multitask.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Collaborative, positive attitude, and ability to self-motivate.

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

As a fellow, you will not be eligible for company benefits. This position would be hybrid in-person at our Alexandria, VA office but candidates must be located in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and references to careers@globalsitroom.com.