Issues Management Group (IMG), one of Boston’s top strategic communication, public affairs, and digital firms, is growing and looking for a talented, media-savvy Account Executive (2-5 years’ experience) with the desire to work across accounts and disciplines to join the agency.

A critical role at IMG, Account Executives work closely with staff at all levels in devising communications strategy and securing placements for our clients, telling stories across platforms, and maintaining strong relationships both with reporters and client contacts.

If you have a passion for media and messaging, have a wide range of relationships with regional, national, and trade reporters, have strong writing and interpersonal communications skills, and bring a drive for networking and fostering new business leads, this position may be perfect for you.

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 $57,000 to $65,000.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and support in the development of earned, owned, paid, and shared media strategy across clients
• Devise communications plans and write messaging for clients
• Maintain day-to-day contact with clients, serving as a central point of contact and reporting progress and activities to client teams
• Prepare for, facilitate, and manage follow up for client calls and presentations; ensure all deliverables are moving forward
• Work with fellow members of account-level staff to draft and edit written content, including press releases, media advisories, social media content, and internal communications collateral
• Support thought leadership strategy through drafting and submitting award and speaking nominations, op-eds, and LTEs
• Develop creative ideas for and pitch story ideas by phone or email to national, regional, and trade journalists across print, broadcast, and online outlets; facilitate secured opportunities through interview and publication process
• Monitor for client mentions and understand relevant industry news to flag
• Support crisis communications efforts
• Support leadership and managers’ efforts to secure new business by attending industry events, networking, conducting research, and providing administrative support with proposals

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of relevant communications experience, preferably with at least 1 year in an agency or campaign setting.
• Superb writing and editing skills
• Strong understanding of the news media and political landscape
• Experience working with and pitching reporters at local, national, and trade outlets
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic with the ability to be resourceful, proactive, and adaptable
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Deep understanding of social media and experience drafting content across platforms
• Comfortability with speaking and presenting to clients 
• Desire to network and drive new business goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive

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.

Apply in confidence via e-mail with a cover letter and resume attached to positions@issuesgroup.com.

ABOUT ISSUES MANAGEMENT GROUP

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.

OUR HISTORY

Our legacy of leadership began in Boston as Solomon McCown & Company in 2003. Guided by a commitment to client impact and innovation, we evolved into Solomon McCown & Cence (SM&C) in 2020 under the leadership of CEO and Managing Partner Dan Cence. In 2022, we expanded our capabilities by merging with Murphy Donoghue, a premier government relations firm, uniting under the Issues Management Group brand.

Today, IMG stands among the Northeast’s most respected strategic consultancies, recognized for award-winning work with visionary organizations. Over the past two decades, we have earned hundreds of industry awards and were named to PRNEWS’ Agency Elite Top 100 for innovation and influence in 2024 and 2026.