We. Communications · 2 days ago
Account Executive, Public Affairs
Washington DC, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $68K/yr
2+ years expWe. is a company that bridges the gap between technology and humanity, focusing on meaningful progress. The Account Executive will manage PR campaigns for a Fortune 100 client, supporting public affairs and media landscape research.
Cause MarketingDigital MarketingMarketingPublic RelationsSocial Media
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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)
Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
Support with home office equipment
Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
Learning and Development Programs for our employees
Company
We. Communications
We. Communications is a marketing communications firm that specializes in helping brands navigate complexity and drive meaningful change.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Waggener Zorkin
Global CEO and Founder
Amy Ziari
Senior Vice President
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