Senior Account Executive - Remote

Overview

The Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time, Senior Account Executive, to join our Los Angeles team. The Senior Account Executive is responsible for executing senior management and client vision including drafting communications and building relationships with key audiences; assists in business development by seeking new relationships for possible business opportunities.

In Short

• Assist in the planning, development and execution of public affairs and outreach plans on a variety of different projects
• Prepare client research, media coverage and social media tracking; develop and implement social media campaigns
• Manage development of collateral materials, including creating content, coordinating with graphics on design elements and ensuring deadlines are met
• Create high quality internal and external communications, including fact sheets, client presentations, news releases, eblasts, message platforms, flyers, signage and any other content necessary for clients
• Develop consistent, creative and successful media pitches
• Plan, execute and represent clients at events in any way necessary (e.g., manning booths, staffing open houses)
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences
• Actively search for business opportunities by attending networking and community events, participating in professional associations, and meeting informally with government and business contacts
• Provide guidance to and assist junior staff members, such as Interns, Account Coordinators and Account Executives
• Additional duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in public relations or public outreach fields
• Water industry experience preferred

Benefits

• 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