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.

Situation Room Studios is looking for a dedicated and experienced booking producer to oversee a prominent transatlantic global affairs podcast. This role involves identifying, securing, and coordinating high-quality guests, and managing all aspects of production. The ideal candidate will possess strong networking skills and a deep understanding of foreign policy and politics. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research to identify guests, including diplomats, analysts, and subject matter experts, and create targeted pitches to secure them for interviews. 

• Strategize and collaborate on potential guest bookings and news angles. 

• Draft professional and compelling invitations to secure guest participation.

• Conduct pre-interviews to provide guests with relevant details, including discussion topics, format, and technical requirements.

• Manage guest bookings, and research, and coordinate all logistics for pre-production and post-production schedules for episodes, shorts, social media, and live events. 

• May include travel, coordinating and attending events, and weekend/evening hours. 

You’re perfect for this job if you have:

• 3-5 years experience in journalism, media, public relations, or a related field.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, political science, or a similar field. 

• Deep understanding of current events, politics, and global affairs issues. 

• Ability to properly vet guests to determine suitability and knowledge of the subject matter. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong editorial judgment and newsgathering skills.

• Ability to network and establish professional connections with high-profile individuals. 

• Strong grasp of using social media to connect with individuals and promote the podcast.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with editing/production tools, Megaphone, YouTube and other podcast analytics platforms.

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 Associate, you will support several clients, helping to create high-quality products and opportunities to elevate their message.   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 event organization, 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:

• Serving as a key member of the account team, developing core components from a client’s strategic plans

• Exceeding client expectations with exceptional work 

• Independently managing multiple deliverables while working closely with internal teams on overall execution

• Drafting written materials in a timely fashion with little input or editing required by account managers

• Effectively engaging media on behalf of clients, including pitching stories, organizing interviews, and preparing background briefings

• Compiling daily and weekly media monitoring reports for clients with insightful media summaries and analyses

• Keeping a finger on the pulse of the latest news trends

• Conducting in-depth research and analysis

• Executing extraordinary client events, meetings, and virtual engagements

• Working collaboratively with our business development team to identify potential clients

  You’re perfect for this job if you have:

• A BA/BS degree 

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a public relations /  communications agency, or relevant in-house experience

• A demonstrated understanding of news media and analyzing news trends

• Experience writing and developing press materials, including media pitches

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Strong problem-solving and strategic, critical thinking skills

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

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

• Familiarity with social media marketing strategies and analytics

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 clients, helping to create high-quality products and opportunities to elevate their message.  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 event organization, 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:

• 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.

  You’re perfect for this job if:

• You’re a go-getter and proactively look for ways to support your team.

• You’re a detail-oriented collaborator who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment.

• You work well under pressure with limited guidance. 

• You're an excellent communicator and writer. 

• You’re an extreme news consumer – you know where to insert clients in the news cycle.

• You’re looking to grow with a team that believes in empowering people, growing talent, and providing equal opportunity.

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

• A minimum of 1 year experience at a PR / marketing agency 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills 

• Experience writing and developing communications materials 

• Experience media pitching is preferred 

• Strong ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines

• Collaborative, positive attitude and ability to self-motivate

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

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.