Public Affairs Account Executive

K2 & Co.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 & Co. in Minneapolis seeks a Public Affairs Account Executive for a full-time, on-site role.

You will develop messaging, coordinate media outreach, monitor policy developments, and support advocacy campaigns while liaising with clients and internal teams to advance strategic public affairs programs. Your work will include briefing materials, reporting, event support, and coalition-building, requiring strong writing, research, and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong public affairs and strategic communications skills.
• Experience with advocacy campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and message development.
• Proficiency in media relations, press releases, pitching stories, and interview prep.
• Ability to conduct policy research and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Solid writing and editing for talking points, op-eds, briefing materials, social content, and client reports.
• Experience with project and account management, timelines, and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build client relationships.
• Familiarity with nonprofit, corporate, and/or political environments; agency/campaign background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop messaging and draft press materials for clients.
• Coordinate and manage media outreach and interview preparation.
• Monitor policy and legislative developments and prepare briefing documents.
• Support advocacy campaigns and coalition-building efforts.
• Maintain client communication and project reporting across engagements.
• Advance integrated public relations and public affairs strategies with the team.
• Support events, meetings, and ensure timely delivery of client goals.
• Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities and propose solutions.

Skills

Public affairs

Strategic communications

Media relations

Press drafting

Policy analysis

Writing/editing

Project management

Client relationships

Agency/campaign experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

Company Description

K2 & Co. is a public affairs and communications firm based in Minneapolis and Chicago, serving clients across the Midwest, Washington, D.C., and throughout the United States. The team is experienced in navigating corporate, nonprofit, media, and political environments to deliver strategic, impact-focused work. K2 & Co. specializes in public relations, public affairs, strategic communications, and fundraising and development, working toward transformational outcomes for clients. The firm emphasizes a client-centered culture, prioritizing innovative ideas and solutions while training team members in “The K2 Way.” Team members join a collaborative environment that values trust, creativity, and results-driven service.

Role Description

The Public Affairs Account Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in Minneapolis, MN. This role is responsible for managing and executing public affairs and strategic communications programs, including developing messaging, drafting press materials, and coordinating media outreach. The Account Executive will monitor policy and legislative developments, prepare briefing documents, and support advocacy campaigns and coalition-building efforts. Day-to-day activities include client communication and reporting, project management, event and meeting support, and collaboration with team members on integrated public relations and public affairs strategies. The role involves working closely with clients to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and recommend solutions that advance their goals.

Qualifications

• Strong public affairs and strategic communications skills, including experience with advocacy campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and message development.
• Proficiency in public relations activities such as media relations, drafting press releases, pitching stories, and managing interview preparation.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis related to policy, legislation, and public opinion, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Solid writing and editing skills for a range of formats, including talking points, op-eds, briefing materials, social content, and client reports.
• Experience with project and account management, including organizing timelines, coordinating activities, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in a team setting and build productive client relationships.
• Familiarity with nonprofit, corporate, and/or political environments; prior agency or campaign experience is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site in Minneapolis, MN, with flexibility to support occasional events or meetings outside standard business hours.