Senior Account Executive
Calkin Public Affairs · Sacramento
Senior Account Executive This is a full-time, in-person, salary exempt position located in Sacramento, CA. Compensation Range and Benefits: $70,000 - $90,000, depending on experience The company pays 75% of medical and dental premiums, 100% vision premium and 100% parking premium. Reimbursement stipend for cellphone/internet. 12+ paid holidays per year Position Summary: The Senior Account Executive (SAE) is a skilled strategic public affairs practitioner and program manager. The SAE has broad strategic communications capabilities across tactics that span public affairs/government relations, content/writing, media relations, issues/crisis management, coalition building, reputation management and social media/digital strategies. Familiarity with California political and regulatory issues and the news media is required. Responsibilities: •Coordinate and manage daily account activities. Track deliverables, organize client files/timelines •Write content/documents including proposals, strategic plans, client memos/correspondence, client performance reports, press releases, fact sheets, news advisories, social content, etc. •Provide logistics and note-taking support for meetings, events, and client calls; assist with agenda drafting and recap emails. •Deliver social media and digital content based on strategy and tactics required. •Support and execute media/digital plans. Manage monitoring tools. Draft press releases, pitches, and content. Share clips internally. •Conduct and compile client/issue/industry research into briefs, proposals, and prep documents. •Regular check-ins with and updates to the team on current project status and follow- up/discussion items. •Support the management of relationships with media, legislative staff, coalition building, and stakeholders on behalf of the client. •Work with leadership to prepare for speaking opportunities or event attendance by preparing background materials, talking points, presentations, and Position is located in Sacramento.
Senior Account Executive
This is a full-time, in-person, salary exempt position located in Sacramento, CA.
Compensation Range and Benefits:
$70,000 - $90,000, depending on experience
The company pays 75% of medical and dental premiums, 100% vision premium and 100% parking premium. Reimbursement stipend for cellphone/internet.
12+ paid holidays per year
Position Summary:
The Senior Account Executive (SAE) is a skilled strategic public affairs practitioner and program
manager. The SAE has broad strategic communications capabilities across tactics that span public affairs/government relations, content/writing, media relations, issues/crisis management, coalition building, reputation management and social media/digital strategies. Familiarity with California political and regulatory issues and the news media is required.
Responsibilities:
•Coordinate and manage daily account activities. Track deliverables, organize client files/timelines
•Write content/documents including proposals, strategic plans, client memos/correspondence, client performance reports, press releases, fact sheets, news advisories, social content, etc.
•Provide logistics and note-taking support for meetings, events, and client calls; assist with agenda drafting and recap emails.
•Deliver social media and digital content based on strategy and tactics required.
•Support and execute media/digital plans. Manage monitoring tools. Draft press releases, pitches, and content. Share clips internally.
•Conduct and compile client/issue/industry research into briefs, proposals, and prep documents.
•Regular check-ins with and updates to the team on current project status and follow- up/discussion items.
•Support the management of relationships with media, legislative staff, coalition building, and stakeholders on behalf of the client.
•Work with leadership to prepare for speaking opportunities or event attendance by preparing background materials, talking points, presentations, and other materials, running point on logistics, participating in prep sessions, and associated follow-up activities.
•Pitch and follow up with reporters for earned media opportunities.
Qualifications:
•A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, communications, media relations, lobbying, or related work, with a BA/BS in a related field.
•Familiarity with Microsoft products, Canva or Adobe products, & AI integration.
•Experience working in public affairs, public policy, or a campaign role preferred.
•Understands public affairs and strategic communications strategies and tools.
•Possess the ability to write strategically and creatively under tight deadlines.
•Extremely strong organizational skills.
•Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
•Able to learn quickly and adapt in real time while maintaining a sense of positivity.
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