Account Executive

Description

Account Executive 

Summary  

The Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time Account Executive to join our team. The Account Executive provides support to project managers on public communications, community outreach and media relations as well as coordinates and executes special events, public hearings, social media activity and market research. We are seeking an individual who is ready to support unique communications needs by developing tailored strategies and tactics that get results. We want strong writers and researchers – those who enjoy jumping in and learning everything they can about a client or project.    

Southwest Strategies Group is focused on building leaders in our industry and community. Our group of companies is comprised of award-winning institutions across the state: BergDavis Public Affairs, ColLAborate, Katz & Associates, and Southwest Strategies. With nearly 100 professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience and offices across the state, our team is uniquely positioned to meet stakeholders where they are. We approach every project as a trusted partner, leveraging our decades of expertise to provide custom strategies that help our clients get results.    

Position: 

Location and Travel: This person must be located within LA County. This role is primarily remote with varying expectations of visits to satellite offices and clients. Travel is required up to 15-20% of the time. This role will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required. 

Salary Range: $59,000-$69,000 (non-exempt, hourly) 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the development and implementation of public involvement and/or communications plans  
• Participate in brainstorming regarding client direction in internal strategy meetings 
• Develop stakeholder, media and other tracking databases 
• Create and update project files, meeting agendas and website content; collaborate with team members  
• Develop engaging and innovative content for social media, advertising, videos, websites, fact sheets, presentations and other collateral 
• Proofread news releases, newsletter articles, media pitches and other client materials as needed  
• Work with Creative 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 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  
• Conduct research for business proposals or clients and gather materials as needed  
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client base 
• Participate in community and/or trade organization 
• Additional duties as assigned 

What we offer:  

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth  
• Benefits including comprehensive medical care, flexible spending accounts, paid time off and profit sharing  
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that affect the future of our state  
• Opportunities to engage with some of the region's most influential stakeholders  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations or related field 
• 2-5 years previous Public Relations, Marketing or Community Relations experience required