(SR) ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Issues Management Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Early release Fridays

Birthday off

Job summary

Issues Management Group (IMG) is seeking an Account Director or Senior Account Director to join our Public Affairs team in Boston. You will work with our lobbyists to advocate for legislation, educate policymakers, track proposals, and shape strategies to influence outcomes.

The role offers a hybrid work model with eligibility to work remotely two days per week and carries a salary between $80,000 and $100,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of public affairs, advocacy, or State House experience required; MA State House experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Detail-oriented collaborator with experience managing projects and deadlines effectively.
• General knowledge of the Massachusetts legislative process and experience working with local/state officials.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients daily to respond to inquiries and support goals.
• Conduct legislative monitoring and tracking.
• Draft memos, policy briefs, blogs, client updates, and advocacy materials.
• Lead client calls and presentations; translate policy into practical impact.
• Draft and edit testimony on legislation of interest to clients.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Advocacy

Policy tracking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Issues Management Group (IMG), one of Boston’s top strategic communication and public affairs firms, is looking for an Account Director or Senior Account Director to join the firm’s Public Affairs team.

Serving as a key member of our Public Affairs team, a(n) Account Director/Senior Account Director will work closely with our lobbyists to advocate for legislation, educate policymakers, track legislative proposals for clients, and develop strategies to influence policy outcomes.

IMG has a hybrid work model. This role is based in our downtown Boston office with eligibility to work remotely two days each week.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000. The actual salary and title offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position and years of relevant experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day interaction with clients including responding to inquiries as appropriate
• Conduct legislative monitoring and tracking
• Draft memos, policy briefings, blogs, client updates, and advocacy materials
• Serve as a central person on the team to ensure that account tasks are moving forward to support client goals
• Help lead client calls and presentations
• Generate creative ideas to advance client priorities
• Translate policy into practical impact
• Draft and/or edit testimony on legislation of interest to our clients
• Monitor hearings and sessions to provide real-time takeaways
• Schedule and staff legislative meetings
  • Prepare briefings for clients in advance of meetings
• Conduct research memos on topics of interest to the MA policy landscape
• Participate in the writing of legislative strategy plans and messaging for clients
• Articulate what the various steps are in the Massachusetts legislative and budget processes, answering questions and connecting strategies to how the process works
• Build relationships with elected officials and staff
  • Attend fundraisers and networking events outside normal work hours
• Communicate frequently with the senior staff on each account to keep them appraised of account activity

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-7 years of public affairs, advocacy, or State House experience required; MA State House experience strongly preferred.
• Client servicing work experience is a plus
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Detail-oriented collaborator with experience managing projects and deadlines effectively
• General knowledge of the Massachusetts legislative process
• Experience working with local and state officials
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate effectively while working remotely and in-person
• Ability to execute multiple tasks with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic attitude, and proactive nature
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Comfortability with speaking and presenting to clients
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

We hire candidates who are smart, determined, and bring something new to the table. If you excel at what you do, we want to talk with you. As an equal opportunity employer, Issues Management Group will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other facet of your identity.

If you are looking for a company with an intellectually stimulating, collaborative, and respectful culture, new challenges and growth opportunities, and a range of industries to dive into, Issues Management Group may be the place for you. Our generous compensation and benefits program includes great health and dental plans, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, a new business success program, early release Fridays, and your birthday off. We have a terrific professional development program as well. To learn more visit issuesgroup.com .

Issues Management Group (IMG) is a strategic advisory firm at the intersection of communications, public affairs, and digital transformation. We empower organizations to navigate complexity, mitigate risk, and realize their business ambitions in today’s rapidly evolving environment.

Headquartered in Boston with an office in New York City, our team brings together senior counsel, sector expertise, and data-driven insight to help clients not only respond to critical moments—but proactively shape what’s next. We serve as trusted partners to organizations across sectors, including healthcare, real estate, public service, corporate and professional services, education, energy, and life sciences, delivering integrated solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.