Account Supervisor – Public Sector

W2 Comm; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Mentorship program

Job summary

W2 Communications in the Washington, D.C. metro area is seeking an Account Supervisor to lead public relations campaigns for the public sector, focusing on technology companies and government contractors.

You will manage media relations, craft executive messaging and collaborate with digital marketing and creative teams to deliver integrated campaigns; experience in B2G government communications is essential, with mentoring of junior staff a key part of the role.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent working experience.
• Experience (3-7 years) in public relations, corporate communications.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the B2G space or government communications space, with a focus on technology
• Experience crafting, pitching and placing stories and content in external government-focused publications/outlets
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately (both independently and with a team) in a fast-paced environment, while exhibiting patience, diplomacy and maintaining a sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Overseeing implementation of strategic communications initiatives, including media relations and content placement
• Continuous research and reading of relevant publications and topics to stay abreast of government technology news and trends
• Supporting leadership with client media strategy, metrics and reporting
• Primary client liaison, providing strategic counsel
• Providing oversight for all public relations activities
• Creating/refining external messaging and executive positioning assets
• Collaborating with team members on day-to-day account activities
• Ensuring all deliverables are met
• Supporting new business initiatives
• Attend public sector networking events – particularly in the Washington, D.C. area
• Mentoring and managing junior team members

Skills

Public relations

Strategic communications

Media relations

Content creation

Government communications

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring an Account Supervisor to support public relations activities for our public sector division (supporting technology companies and systems integrators that sell to Federal and State & Local Agencies).

Applicants should be located in the Washington, D.C.-metro area, have experience successfully creating and delivering communications, media and thought-leadership campaigns in the technology, business-to-government (B2G) market and/or government communications. It is a ‘hands-on’ role that requires strategic insight paired with team collaboration to run successful campaigns.

This position plays an integral role in the firm’s strategic public relations, social media and content creation offerings. In addition, this role works across and coordinates with our digital marketing and creative services teams.

Resumes and/or cover letters should include specific examples of work and results in the government technology/B2G market.

W2 Communications fosters a collaborative environment that values people and their ideas, creates a place for your thoughts to be heard and offers a career path that supports professional development, formalized mentorship and promotes growth from within. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, financial incentives, reward and recognition programs and a culture that builds a great team environment and is respectful of your life outside the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing implementation of strategic communications initiatives, including media relations and content placement
• Continuous research and reading of relevant publications and topics to stay abreast of government technology news and trends
• Supporting leadership with client media strategy, metrics and reporting
• Primary client liaison, providing strategic counsel
• Providing oversight for all public relations activities
• Creating/refining external messaging and executive positioning assets
• Collaborating with team members on day-to-day account activities
• Ensuring all deliverables are met
• Supporting new business initiatives
• Attend public sector networking events – particularly in the Washington, D.C. area
• Mentoring and managing junior team members

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent working experience.
• Experience (3-7 years) in public relations, corporate communications.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the B2G space or government communications space, with a focus on technology
• Experience crafting, pitching and placing stories and content in external government-focused publications/outlets
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately (both independently and with a team) in a fast-paced environment, while exhibiting patience, diplomacy and maintaining a sense of humor