Associate

Penta is seeking an Associate to join our Dublin team and will support the delivery of Irish public affairs and strategic communications programmes across client accounts. The role involves monitoring legislative and policy developments, conducting research and analysis, drafting client materials, and supporting stakeholder engagement activities. Working as part of integrated account teams, the Associate contributes while building knowledge of clients’ sectors and the wider political landscape. 

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work effectively within account teams to achieve successful client outcomes.
• Monitor, track, and take ownership of key legislative developments impacting clients.
• Utilise online intelligence tools to generate relevant insights.
• Research, monitor, analyse, summarise, and report on pertinent policies.
• Prepare essential internal documents, including briefing notes, position papers, articles, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Penta and the operational sectors of its clients.
• Maintain awareness of current affairs and external developments relevant to Penta's business and client objectives.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for Penta and its clients.
• Cultivate a network of relevant external contacts.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including researching proposals and promotional opportunities.
• Support the development of targeted marketing strategies aimed at corporate audiences.

General Responsibilities:

• Developing a network of contacts.
• Maintain an awareness of current affairs and external developments, relevant to Penta business and client objectives.
• Research and maintain up to date and accurate media/stakeholder lists for clients/projects.
• Draft: agendas; press releases; letters; features, briefings.
• Research proposals, venues, and promotional opportunities.
• Attend internal progress meetings and selected client meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of all documentation required for client meetings and presentations.
• Assist in organising stakeholder meetings for clients.
• Take accurate minutes during meetings and circulate them afterwards.
• Handle incoming calls and enquiries relating to client business efficiently and appropriately.
• Contribute to Penta’s internal meetings.
• Complete timesheets and all other reporting and administrative responsibilities in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Perform any other duties that are assigned to you by your manager and for which you have been provided with reasonable knowledge and training in respect of such responsibilities.