Account Executive, Public Affairs

We. Communications•Washington, DC

50d•$60,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Executive will be responsible for creating, managing, and executing PR campaigns and news cycles for a Fortune 100 client at the intersection of technology policy and cutting-edge innovation. This position will support public affairs news moments, campaigns, and DC media landscape research.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or public affairs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Strong analytical writing skills
Experience with written and developed materials, including integrated communication plans, press releases, pitches, and social media content highly desirable
Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Comfortable with integrated communication principles
Understand the role of the media
Interest in developing integrated communications skills incorporating digital and social media
High level of initiative
Desire to be an engaged, accessible member of a dynamic office and broader global agency community
Client and business environment: Customer service orientation is a Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, )
May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

Responsibilities

Responsible for finding targets in public affairs media, technology media, and influencers
Identify communication trends and educate/inform clients, agency colleagues, and partners on changes and trends, particularly in the DC media landscape
Monitor, report, and provide insight on issue-specific news and social coverage
Leverage client’s extensive data to conceive and drive stories apart from traditional news
Model agency values, mentor and coach colleagues and junior staff on agency “best practices” and successful engagement with your influencers
Oversee and reinforce consistent adherence to media management processes, including media lists, coverage monitoring, and industry coverage trends
Maintain and grow client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies, executing on projects (leading where appropriate).
Negotiate and manage client expectations and satisfaction; assure internal and external stakeholders are aligned
Attend media events in DC and report back to clients and colleagues

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days
401k plan including company match and financial wellness support
16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees
22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability
2 weeks caregiver leave
Support with home office equipment
Bi-annual Wellness Credits
Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
Community Engagement Days
Learning and Development Programs for our employees