Senior Account Executive, Public Affairs & Communications

Bodewell Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, Hybrid Schedule

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Financial Growth and Stability

Professional Growth and Opportunity

Rest, Renewal and Well-Being

Community and Recognition

Job summary

Bodewell Group in Seattle seeks a Senior Account Executive to join our hybrid team, delivering strategic public relations and communications for sustainability and infrastructure clients. You will draft communications, manage projects, coordinate timelines, and build senior-level client relationships.

The role emphasizes strong writing, research, and project management skills, with opportunities in business development and client leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
• 3+ years' experience in public relations, public affairs or public outreach fields

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, and execution of public relations, communications, public affairs, marketing, and outreach initiatives across a variety of client projects.
• Support senior team members and clients in developing and executing communications and public affairs strategies, messaging, outreach plans, and campaigns.
• Manage assigned workstreams across multiple projects, including coordinating tasks, tracking timelines and deliverables, and ensuring work meets quality standards and client expectations.
• Develop and implement social media campaigns, including content development, editorial calendars, and digital content.
• Draft and develop high-quality internal and external communications and collateral, including fact sheets, client presentations, news releases, eblasts, message platforms, flyers, signage, and other materials as needed.
• Develop creative and effective media pitches and support media relations efforts to generate coverage and advance client objectives.
• Support the planning and execution of client events and community outreach activities, including open houses, public meetings, networking events, and other public-facing engagements.
• Monitor client and project issues and support senior team members in developing appropriate communications and response strategies during crisis or emergency situations.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, research, and presentations, as well as participating in networking, industry, and community events.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, including Interns, Account Coordinators, and Account Executives, as appropriate.
• Stay informed on current communications trends, technology, media, and best practices in public relations, marketing, and strategic communications.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Client relationship management

Public relations strategy

Project management

Strong writing skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, PR, Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Bodewell Group in Seattle seeks a Senior Account Executive to join our hybrid team, delivering strategic public relations and communications for sustainability and infrastructure clients. You will draft communications, manage projects, coordinate timelines, and build senior-level client relationships.

The role emphasizes strong writing, research, and project management skills, with opportunities in business development and client leadership.