Account Director | Public Affairs

Keadjian; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus program

401(k) with competitive employer contributions

100% premiums coverage for medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Keadjian, a strategic communications firm in the Bay Area, is seeking a full-time Account Director to lead messaging and public engagement campaigns. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in corporate communications or management consulting.

The role involves directing teams, developing client-ready materials, and ensuring effective communication strategies. Competitive salary between $120,000 - $140,000, alongside excellent benefits including a discretionary bonus program.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate communications or management consulting.
• Experience at a corporate communications, public relations or public affairs agency.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team developing high-quality messaging and materials.
• Drive the development of planning presentations and consulting deliverables.
• Edit and shape materials to ensure optimal client messaging.

Skills

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Project management and team management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated interpersonal skills

Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

5-7 years of experience in corporate communications

Job description

Public Relations | Public Affairs | Corporate Communications

Energy | Land Use | Infrastructure

Account Director

Founded in 2005, Keadjian Associates, a leading strategic communications and management consulting firm, is seeking a full-time account director to begin work immediately in the Bay Area. The agency specializes in strategic communications and public engagement campaigns around some of our clients’ largest, most complex challenges and initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in public relations, public affairs, management consulting or a similar role. The candidate must be an exceptional writer with experience leading teams in developing communication plans, press releases, and talking points, as well as efficiently incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.

Keadjian Associates is one of the country’s most respected and trusted corporate communications agencies, serving clients nationwide. The agency is known for industry‑leading team member retention and is seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments.

As an independently owned firm, Keadjian Associates is able to reward our stellar teammates by offering competitive salaries, an unmatched discretionary performance bonus program and excellent benefits.

Our team is headquartered in Walnut Creek. We offer the flexibility to primarily work from home, contingent on business and client needs. Our team convenes one day a week in person at our Walnut Creek office for team building, training, mentoring and more.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team developing high-quality, client‑ready messaging and materials (e.g., talking points, fact sheets, posters, timelines and production trackers)
• Drive the development of planning presentations, reports, trackers and other management consulting deliverables
• Edit and shape materials to improve the language and tone; ensure messaging optimizes the client’s voice and engages key audiences
• Edit and fact‑check materials and give team members constructive, specific feedback
• Work with the in‑house graphic design team to brainstorm visual treatments to enhance materials
• Lead client planning calls and team coordination meetings
• Anticipate issues and proactively offer solutions to ensure flawless planning and execution
• Manage and mentor one or more direct reports

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate communications or management consulting
• Experience at a corporate communications, public relations or public affairs agency or comparable in‑house position is required
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment switching seamlessly between multiple projects, turning things around in record time while also paying close attention to the crucial details (i.e., grammar, spelling, consistency of message)
• Superb project management and team management skills
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that are well‑suited to client and community interactions
• Highly motivated self‑starter who can also work collaboratively
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in the energy, land use or infrastructure sectors is a plus

Expected Salary: This position offers a base salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 per year, alongside industry‑leading benefits such as end‑of‑year profit sharing and a performance bonus program for eligible team members. While we anticipate that the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed near the entry or midpoint of the salary range, the starting salary will be determined based on various factors, including years of experience, relevant experience type, education and more.

Additional Benefits and Compensation: Keadjian Associates offers a discretionary bonus program for eligible team members, with bonuses awarded based on performance and contributions at the Company’s sole discretion. Additionally, eligible team members can participate in the Company’s 401(k) program, with competitive employer contributions. The Company pays 100% of premiums for medical, dental and vision benefits for team members and covers 30% of spouse/dependent coverage, with buy‑up options available for additional premiums and spouse/dependent coverage.

The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or eliminate any of its employee benefits at any time, consistent with applicable law.