Account Director | Public Affairs

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Own client-facing messaging and materials quality, guiding planning deliverables and on-time execution while mentoring the team and shaping visuals to reflect the client voice.

  • Direct a team developing high-quality, client-ready messaging and materials (e.g., talking points, fact sheets, posters, timelines and production trackers)
  • Drive the development of planning presentations, reports, trackers and other management consulting deliverables
  • Edit and shape materials to improve the language and tone; ensure messaging optimizes the client’s voice and engages key audiences

Job Description

Own client-facing messaging and materials quality, guiding planning deliverables and on-time execution while mentoring the team and shaping visuals to reflect the client voice.

  • Direct a team developing high-quality, client-ready messaging and materials (e.g., talking points, fact sheets, posters, timelines and production trackers)
  • Drive the development of planning presentations, reports, trackers and other management consulting deliverables
  • Edit and shape materials to improve the language and tone; ensure messaging optimizes the client’s voice and engages key audiences
  • Edit and fact-check materials and give team members constructive, specific feedback
  • Work with the in-house graphic design team to brainstorm visual treatments to enhance materials
  • Lead client planning calls and team coordination meetings
  • Anticipate issues and proactively offer solutions to ensure flawless planning and execution
  • Manage and mentor one or more direct reports

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in corporate communications or management consulting
  • Experience at a corporate communications, public relations or public affairs agency or comparable in-house position is required
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment switching seamlessly between multiple projects, turning things around in record time while also paying close attention to the crucial details (i.e., grammar, spelling, consistency of message)
  • Superb project management and team management skills
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills that are well-suited to client and community interactions
  • Highly motivated self-starter who can also work collaboratively
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred

  • Experience in the energy, land use or infrastructure sectors is a plus
  • Professional fluency in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

  • unmatched discretionary performance bonus program
  • end-of-year profit sharing
  • excellent benefits
  • 401(k) Program, with competitive employer contributions
  • The Company pays 100% of premiums for medical, dental and vision benefits for team members and covers 30% of spouse/dependent coverage, with buy-up options available for additional premiums and spouse/dependent coverage
Keadjian logo

Keadjian

It begins with a story. The right messaging combined with the right action makes all the difference.Since 2005, we’ve offered insight, strategy, and implementation to Fortune 500 companies, industry leaders, and public agencies. We provide unique expertise in navigating and resolving complex issues with confidence and following through with meaningful action.We are passionate about the work we do and the communities we serve. We are all-in. Our commitment to client service, informed by the spirit of hospitality is what sets us apart.

Founded in 2005
Walnut Creek, California, USA
97 employees (12 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
658
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.6%
Direct
41.7%
Referral
12.4%
Social
9.4%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~97

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (5% of company)