Senior Account Executive, Public Affairs

DDC is Hiring a Senior Account Executive
DDC is hiring a Senior Account Executive to turn big-picture public affairs strategies into high-performing campaigns. You’ll be a key client partner, orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes. The Senior Account Executive will support in growing advocacy, shaping public policy conversations, and strengthening stakeholder engagement for different clients across a variety of industries.

What You’ll Do
Strategic partnership:

Build a deep understanding of client issues, priorities, and organizational dynamics

Track the political and communications landscape to inform timely recommendations

Articulate DDC’s value proposition and identify organic growth opportunities

Campaign delivery and execution:

Translate strategy into plans, timelines, and coordinated workstreams

Manage day-to-day client communications and expectations with confidence

Develop and oversee compelling content that advances client positions

Collaborate across creative, data, tech, and operations to deliver on time and on brand

Aggregate and analyze campaign metrics to inform optimizations and reporting

Business management and leadership:

Understand client financials; build budgets, revenue forecasts, and scopes

Recommend resourcing aligned to agreements and program goals

Mentor junior team members and model DDC’s collaborative culture

Qualifications:
3–5+ years of public affairs, communications, or agency experience serving external clients

Proven experience running integrated campaigns and day-to-day client programs

Strong writing and storytelling skills; able to craft persuasive, on-message content

Confident client communicator with executive presence and proactive problem-solving

Solid grasp of budgets, scopes, and forecasting; comfortable with analytics tools

A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring junior colleagues

Why DDC
High-impact work at the intersection of public affairs, advocacy, and technology

Growth and learning with senior mentorship, product training, and cross-functional exposure

Inclusive, collaborative culture with a visible pathway to leadership

If you are interested in the Senior Account Executive role, please click here. We look forward to reviewing your application!