Senior Account Executive, Issue and Advocacy Communications

What matters to you? Do you want a job that lets you fight for those things? Good jobs let you apply your skills.

Great jobs feed your sense of purpose. The thing that defines GMMB isn't what we do—it's our why. We want to make a difference in the world.

And we're pretty good at doing good. Come join the sharp, passionate people at GMMB who bring deep expertise on the issues we care about, from education, health, and climate, to democracy, economic mobility, and social justice. We work with candidates and organizations committed to what matters, because change doesn't just happen on election day.

It happens every day. GMMB has a hybrid work schedule with at least three days in office presence. This position is based in Washington, DC.

Salary range - $70,000 - $85,000 You are a Senior Account Executive with a strong background in earned media and cause communications with an interest in education, environment / climate or philanthropy who knows how to... Research, write, edit, and proofread written materials, including creative strategy briefs, press materials, messaging documents, strategy memorandums, social media content, blog posts, web copy, advertising elements, and/or general client correspondence. Execute media relations efforts including media list development and pitching, and develop strong ongoing relationships with journalists, reporters, and bloggers.

Coordinate with team members to develop social media content and manage social channels on behalf of clients. Work across departments, including creative, digital, media, and/or production, to develop and implement communications and advertising strategies, media, materials, and creative collateral for clients' campaigns. Work with team members to develop and manage project budgets and timelines.

Serve as day-to-day client contact, providing tactical support and guidance on communications and/or advertising efforts. Stay informed on client industry and issues. Mentor and provide constructive feedback to junior staff members.

You have… 3-5 years of experience in communications, public relations, public policy, government, journalism or related field. Strong communication and writing skills. A strong interest in current events and public policy that improves lives.

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects. Excellent client service skills; flexibility to work evenings and weekends - because we're a client services firm and sometimes that's when our clients need us. An interest in education, philanthropy, environment, social justice, and the ability to drive projects from start to finish.

The ability to proactively problem solve, mind the details, and see the big picture. Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other apps.

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, without regard to race, age, sex, national origin, ethnicity, mental or physical disability, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or military status or other categories defined by applicable local, state and federal statutes in the locations where we operate. GMMB encourages applicants of all ages. GMMB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

GMMB values the importance of inclusion and impact. Our success depends on fostering a truly inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed, and where their talents and ideas are channeled into our work. While providing this information is strictly voluntary, we encourage all applicants to provide demographic information.