Account Executive or Senior Account Executive – Public Affairs

Overview

This position will work with senior leaders at the firm to build and manage advocacy campaigns, focusing on public affairs, earned media, and thought leadership for our clients.

A successful candidate will have experience supporting clients or multifaceted campaigns, excellent interpersonal skills, and will possess strong project management and writing skills. Vigorous attention to detail and a willingness to be an agile, flexible team player are necessary. The ideal candidate will have a public affairs, public relations, social media, political or nonprofit background. Experience with project management expertise will be prioritized.

The position will be based in Washington, DC, where our culture includes being in the office three days per week.

VOX Global believes a diverse team brings a wider range of personal and professional experiences and perspectives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion benefit our agency, clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, social media, executive communications, public affairs, or political communications.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to recommend and commence work with minimal direction.
• Interpersonal skills, including working quickly, effectively managing a team, negotiating approvals diplomatically, and maintaining composure and production quality under tight deadlines.
• Social media experience preferably on channels like LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. Knowledge of the paid side of social is a plus.
• Experience developing and executing campaigns to enhance client reputations and shape public narratives. Experience interfacing directly with clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines on time and budget, work under pressure, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to develop and edit high-quality written materials, including briefing papers, bylines, social media posts, analytical pieces, website/creative copy, press releases, talking points, and more.
• Excellent writing and editing skills that reflect an ability to clarify and simplify complicated issues and diverse subject matter, as well as versatility in tone and technique, depending on the author and audience.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with reporters and media relations experience is a plus, but not required.

About VOX

Based in Washington, D.C., VOX Global uses a wide variety of communications skills to deliver messaging that resonates with our clients’ target audiences. VOX Global is a bi-partisan public affairs firm and is part of the Omnicom strategic communications network. We are committed to personal growth through unique opportunities and professional development. For more information, visit www.voxglobal.com.

VOX Global is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. VOX Global does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where VOX Global does business. Our policy is to employ, advance, and reasonably accommodate all qualified employees and applicants.

About Omnicom Public Relations Group

Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and eight specialist agencies in public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy, and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs, and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group delivers for clients through a relentless focus on talent, continuous pursuit of innovation, and a culture steeped in collaboration.

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