Account Executive

Salary :

$60,000 - 75,000 yearly

Company : Lucas Public Affairs

Job Type : Full Time

Sacramento, Ca

Job Description - Account Executive

Lucas Public Affairs is a top California-based public affairs firm that specializes in developing and executing high-level reputation, issues management, and strategic communications campaigns. We partner with the state’s leading foundations, nonprofits, businesses, and government entities to strategically navigate the crossroads of policy, politics, and communications on the issues that define California’s future.

Position Summary
The Account Executive (AE) manages key strategic aspects of account work with moderate administrative duties; has regular communication and contact with clients and exercises oversight duties with the Apprentices and Interns. Familiarity with California political and regulatory issues and the news media is required.

What We Offer
In addition to our positive work culture and team approach, we offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as professional development, mentoring, and community engagement opportunities for all team members. Our office is based in Sacramento, California. We offer a hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office/2 days remote), contingent on business, client, and team needs.

Compensation - $60-75k/year

Schedule – Monday – Friday 8:30 am -5:30 pm (Hybrid - 3 days in-office/2 days remote)

As an Account Executive you will:

Support senior staff by coordinating and managing key account activities and plans.
Track news clips related to the client and the client’s key issues
Develop and maintain jobs in progress, project calendar, client files, and other key client documents to keep accounts organized and on track
Prepare and document client updates and plans
Develop media plans, research analyses, press releases, and outreach documents, and execute media programs
Organize and participate in client meetings
Support the management of media, legislative, and stakeholder relationships on behalf of the client
Assist with client billings, staff utilization, and contract developments, including monitoring client payments, etc.

To be successful, you will need:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, journalism, lobbying, or related work; with a BA/BS in a related field preferred
Strong knowledge and understanding of California’s political and public affairs environment, and the news media
Demonstrate social and digital media enthusiasm and deliver innovative ways to leverage the latest trends and platforms
Agency experience is highly preferred; experience in a public affairs/public policy agency is preferred
Industry knowledge and experience required, including a broad knowledge of concepts related to multiple industries, such as energy, higher education, public health, tourism, technology, health care, insurance, and transportation
Exhibit a demonstrated track record of implementing/executing strategic communications programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal, written, and over the phone
Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Core Values | Philosophy
Our core value as a strategic partner is defined not by what we do, but by what we help our clients achieve. We are a diverse, talented and well-connected team that is 100% committed to delivering results. Put simply, we are problem solvers who are unequivocally committed to our clients’ success.

Diversity Commitment & Vision
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just buzzwords. They are goals and practices we embrace every day to inform our work, hiring policies and, ultimately, how we interact with our peers, clients and community. We believe that diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation and more is a strength; it enhances our work and makes us better public affairs practitioners and community members.

We actively seek and welcome people of diverse backgrounds to join our team. Together, we strive to create an environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, fosters an inclusive culture and cultivates a sense of connection and belonging for each member of our team.

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

To Apply
Please visit our website at https://lucaspublicaffairs.com/careers/

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