Hybrid Senior Public Affairs & Strategic Communications Lead

Lucas Public Affairs; Sacramento (CA); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Unlimited vacation

Sick days

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K with traditional & Roth

Phone stipend

Parking

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Professional development

Well-being resources

Résumé du poste

Lucas Public Affairs in Sacramento seeks a Senior Account Executive to lead strategic communications and public affairs programs for diverse clients. The role involves client management, media relations, and digital strategy across sectors in California.

The SAE will guide proposals, plans, and performance reporting while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with reporters and stakeholders to drive successful campaigns.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in public affairs, government affairs/lobbying, journalism, or related experience.
• Proven success implementing strategic communications programs.
• Knowledge across energy, higher education, public health, tourism, technology, health care, insurance and transportation.
• Strong knowledge of California's political/public affairs environment.
• Demonstrated social and digital media enthusiasm with proven results.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with senior staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and enhance knowledge of public affairs strategies; monitor media trends.
• Spearhead client account activities, deliverables, and strategic planning; implement public affairs strategies.
• Lead client meetings; develop and present proposals, strategic plans, memos, and client performance reports.
• Manage media, legislative, and stakeholder relationships for clients.
• Draft and disseminate press releases, fact sheets, news advisories, and social content.
• Contribute to firm culture through initiatives and events.
• Supervise junior staff; track news clips; maintain client files; ensure quality of deliverables.
• Perform other duties to achieve department and company goals.

Connaissances

Public affairs

Government affairs

Lobbying

Strategic communications

Project management

Media relations

Social media

Stakeholder relationships

Proposal development

Formation

Bachelor's degree (public affairs / government relations / journalism)

Description du poste

Lucas Public Affairs in Sacramento seeks a Senior Account Executive to lead strategic communications and public affairs programs for diverse clients. The role involves client management, media relations, and digital strategy across sectors in California.

The SAE will guide proposals, plans, and performance reporting while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with reporters and stakeholders to drive successful campaigns.