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Southwest Strategies Group · 12 hours ago

Senior Account Executive, Public Outreach

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join their San Jose team. The SAE will provide in-depth support to clients by developing tailored strategies and tactics for effective communication, while working closely with clients to understand their needs and immerse in their company culture.

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Responsibilities

Regularly work on-site at a client location representing the SWS Group and our communications expertise (for meetings, tours and special events as needed)

May serve as sole or primary point of contact with client and must have ability to work autonomously and with a team

May serve as a client representative to lead tours or give presentations/updates to community groups as needed

Develop a deep understanding of specific client project and day-to-day activity in order to facilitate the development and implementation of communications plans Participate in brainstorming regarding client direction in internal strategy meetings

Create and update project files, meeting agendas and website content; collaborate with team members

Partner with client to develop engaging and innovative content for social media, advertising, videos, websites, fact sheets, presentations and other collateral as required to assist in a strong communication strategy for the client

Proofread news releases, newsletter articles, media pitches and other client materials as needed

Work with the client’s design team for production of collateral materials

Assist in coordinating public meetings, tours and events, including attendee outreach and mobilization, and leading set up and cleanup activities

Responsible for special event coordination, public workshops, and advisory/community committee processes, including conducting research, managing vendors, setting up and taking down, committee administration, event documentation and staffing events

Respond to stakeholder inquiries and track outreach and activities

Conduct field outreach, canvassing and other stakeholder-facing outreach activities

Prepare reports on outreach, media, social media and other metrics to aid project planning and analysis

Build and maintain meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences

Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client base

Additional responsibilities as required

Qualification

Public RelationsCommunications StrategyContent DevelopmentResearch SkillsStakeholder EngagementEvent CoordinationTeam Collaboration

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred

3+ years' experience in public relations or public outreach fields

Benefits

No-cost medical plan

Dental

Vision

FSA

3 weeks PTO

14 paid holidays

401(k) profit sharing

Professional development stipend

Internal training programs

Company wellness stipend for ClassPass

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Company events and celebrations

Employee recognition program

Company

Southwest Strategies Group

Southwest Strategies Group is one of the most respected, recognized and successful public outreach and communications firms in the Western United States.

Founded in 2000

San Diego, California, USA

51-200 employees