Account Executive

Adelphi Group • Washington, DC

38d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GMMB has a hybrid work schedule with at least three days in office presence. This position is based in Washington, DC. Salary range - $60,000 - $70,000. You are an Account Executive with a background and/or interest in global health and development who knows how to provide service support by attending internal and client meetings and Teams calls, meeting deadlines, troubleshooting problems, drafting and updating status reports, and responding to staff, client requests and questions in a timely manner. You will write, edit and proofread written materials and creative collateral including but not limited to press materials, strategy memorandums, blog posts, web pages/sites, videos, advertising elements and/or general client and agency correspondence. You will collaborate with an integrated communications team to understand client goals and develop relevant and effective advertising and communication strategies. You will track, analyze and report on account-related news, coverage, research and online conversation. You will execute media relations efforts including media list development and pitching, and develop strong ongoing relationships with journalists, reporters and bloggers. You will assist in coordinating media, client and agency events, including identifying and securing venues; working with creative team to develop marketing and collateral materials such as signage, handouts, and other branded materials; coordinating with internal departments on additional logistics such as media placement, event production and webcasting. You will analyze campaign metrics and implement public engagement and social media tools. You will contribute to and implement media strategies as directed by senior staff. You will facilitate account billing.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• 1 - 2 years of experience managing projects and/or clients in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy, advertising or a related field.
• Proven success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; flexibility to work evenings and weekends - because we're a client services firm and sometimes that's when our clients need us.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• An interest in global health and development issues, gender equality, social justice, food/nutrition systems, and/or international health.

Responsibilities

• Provide service support by attending internal and client meetings and Teams calls, meeting deadlines, troubleshooting problems, drafting and updating status reports, and responding to staff, client requests and questions in a timely manner.
• Write, edit and proofread written materials and creative collateral including but not limited to press materials, strategy memorandums, blog posts, web pages/sites, videos, advertising elements and/or general client and agency correspondence.
• Collaborate with an integrated communications team to understand client goals and develop relevant and effective advertising and communication strategies.
• Track, analyze and report on account-related news, coverage, research and online conversation.
• Execute media relations efforts including media list development and pitching, and develop strong ongoing relationships with journalists, reporters and bloggers.
• Assist in coordinating media, client and agency events, including identifying and securing venues; working with creative team to develop marketing and collateral materials such as signage, handouts, and other branded materials; coordinating with internal departments on additional logistics such as media placement, event production and webcasting.
• Analyze campaign metrics and implement public engagement and social media tools.
• Contribute to and implement media strategies as directed by senior staff.
• Facilitate account billing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level