Digital Associate (On Site - Washington, DC)

Company: Rational 360
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Rational 360 is hiring a talented, detail-obsessed Digital Associate with a knack for digital marketing and advertising to join its quickly growing digital team in its DC office. The ideal candidate will work directly with clients and internal teams to implement carefully planned digital and content strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience working with social media strategy and creative content, social media advertising and analytics, and working with clients to help them achieve their goals. What You'll Be Doing Managing internal and client relationships for digital marketing campaigns Customizing digital and social media strategies to use the best tactics based on client business goals Analyzing emerging and ongoing social and digital conversations, and strategically advising clients on emerging digital strategies and future campaigns Running day-to-day operations of digital and social media campaigns, including community management, creative execution and social advertising About Rational 360: The Rational Way: All in Partners Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients. From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams. The Rational Approach: Integrated Campaigns We create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win. The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters. Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process. Requirements 0-2 years of communications, digital, or political experience Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Familiarity with the professional use of digital media channels Strong professional working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Wordpress, SEO, etc. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, as well as CMS platforms such as Drupal and WordPress Working knowledge of social analytics tools (e.g. Crimson Hexagon, Radian6, Brandwatch, Sysomos, etc.) Problem-solving and creativity skills in the context of the Internet, its online tools and potential media that can be reached via the web Familiarity with online advertising tools, including Facebook Ads, Google AdWords and other networks Excellent leadership, organizational, time management, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's Degree Benefits Rational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Rational 360 is part of a unique group of companies that share ownership with employees though an ESOP. Every employee has a stake in the Company's success. This is a long-term wealth-building retirement benefit. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The salary range for this role is $56,000 - $58,000. We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year's Day. Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Tuesday and Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year. Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings. Each employee is paired with a senior member of the management team at Rational which will serve as his or her mentor throughout the year to continue to grow in his or her career at Rational. Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360. Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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