Penta Group Associate, Analyst, and Brand Strategist Program - Start dates in 2026

Summary of Openings

Penta Group is seeking entry-level associates, analysts, and brand strategists to join our dynamic team. Associates, analysts, and brand strategists at Penta participate in a structured leadership program focused on training, mentorship, and learning. This four year program combines formal training sessions for soft and hard skills with on-the-job learning through work with internal and client-facing teams.  These roles also offer cross staffing opportunities for those interested in developing deeper expertise in one or more of the firm's other divisions. Over the course of their time at Penta, associates, analysts, and brand strategists will have the opportunity to work across all of Penta’s offerings: public affairs campaigns, custom research, media relations, sentiment analysis, stakeholder mapping, and media monitoring. Successful candidates for the four-year program at Penta have some previous experience in the work they’re looking to do and are generally curious, proactive, high-achieving and possess a learning-focused mindset. s

Role Descriptions

Associate:

Advisory Associates at Penta are at the center of our client work, combining curiosity, creativity, and analysis to deliver meaningful results. Working alongside partners, directors, and fellow associates, you’ll help clients navigate complex challenges by writing and managing communications campaigns, conducting quantitative and qualitative research, and distilling complex policy issues into clear, concise recommendations. From crafting press releases and analyzing sentiment to executing events and digital campaigns, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of client needs. Ideal candidates related experience in a communications agency, publicly-traded company, media outlet, federal agency, or on Capitol Hill. They also have expertise or interest in a specific policy field, broader business and economics trends, politics, and the legislative process. Advisory Associates are based in DC, NYC, or SF  and work in-person on a hybrid schedule four days per week in the office and have the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Analyst:

As an Analyst at Penta, you’ll combine curiosity, rigor, and creativity to deliver insights that move client strategies forward. You’ll work on projects ranging from policy analysis to brand research, designing methodologies, analyzing findings, and surfacing actionable recommendations. Responsibilities include building questionnaires and discussion guides, conducting secondary research, identifying trends and opportunities through advanced data analysis, and simplifying complex findings into accessible, visual formats. Successful candidates typically have experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey design, and data analysis at a think tank, research or consulting firm. Analysts are based in DC, NYC, or remote depending on the team. Those with an in-person schedule follow a hybrid schedule four days per week in the office and have the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Brand Strategist:

Brand Strategists at Penta are the connective force between big ideas and bold execution. As part of our remote team, you’ll collaborate closely with strategists, creatives, and client partners to translate complex challenges into clear, actionable campaign strategies. From drafting proposals and briefs to guiding production across video, digital, social, and event activations, you’ll ensure our work is rooted in insight and designed for impact. You’ll also partner with our ads management team to measure success and identify opportunities for optimization, keeping campaigns sharp and results-driven. Ideal candidates normally have experience in digital marketing, advertising, creative campaign development, and project management at a public relations, marketing, branding, or advertising agency. Brand Strategists work remotely in the US and primarily follow Eastern Time hours.

Qualifications of Applicants

- Current undergraduate senior pursuing a Bachelors degree in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science/Government, Business, Finance, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Exceptional data management and analysis skills

- Experience working and collaborating in teams

- Solid presentation skills and strong attention to detail

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, and Slides)

- Strong willingness to participate in new projects

- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing assignments

- Ability to take initiative with an emphasis on continued learning and growth

- Past experience with graphic design or data visualizations is a plus

Compensation

Competitive compensation structure, with an entry-level salary of $57,000 - $67,000 depending on office location and eligibility for salary increases typically ranging from 10-15% each year in candidate’s respective programs.

Benefits

Penta Group is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. Our benefits include:

- Healthcare Coverage: Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance through United Healthcare and UNUM, with the company covering 90% of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums

​- Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) plan with a generous employer match, contributing 100% on the first 3% of salary deferred and 50% on the next 2%, helping employees maximize their retirement savings

​- Income Protection: Employer-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance

- Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave​ for birthing and non-birthing parents

- Flexible Paid Time Off: Flexible Paid Time Off(PTO) policy and a generous holiday schedule​ 

Additional Perks & Support:

- A monthly cell phone stipend

- Frequent firm-wide social events and team-building activities

​- Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), including confidential counseling and resources for personal and work-related issues

- Health & Wellness Initiatives, including a gym membership program (One Pass Select), mental health resources, and access to virtual health consultations

​- Discounted pet insurance coverage through Nationwide​

Start Dates and Virtual Information Session

For this position, we are looking for candidates who will be graduating between December 2025 and June 2026 that can start their role with the team in the spring, summer, or fall of 2026. Candidates should expect to hear back about their application by the end of the first week of October.

We will be holding virtual information sessions to share more about Penta and the opportunities with us. If you'd like to receive more information about these sessions, please fill out this form here.

Please note the application window will be closing at 11:59 pm ET on Friday, September 19th, 2025.