Account Executive

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $68K/yrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own client projects from discovery to delivery, translating insights into employee communications and transformation programs while coordinating cross-functional teams.

  • Deliver client-ready materials on time
  • Develop and tailor employee communications across channels
  • Collaborate across strategy, creative, analytics to drive engagement

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • You’ll deliver exceptional client service, keep projects moving and see your ideas in action
  • Develop a strong understanding of each client’s business, strategic priorities, culture and employee audiences, and use that knowledge to inform your work
  • Take ownership of assigned deliverables and projects, managing timelines, trackers and next steps to ensure high-quality work is delivered on time
  • Create meeting agendas and recaps, project trackers, editorial calendars, activity reports and other account-management materials
  • Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, proactively flagging questions, risks, competing priorities or and potential delays
  • Proofread and quality-check materials for accuracy, clarity, consistency and alignment with client and agency standards
  • Ask thoughtful questions to understand the business or organizational challenge behind an assignment, rather than focusing only on the communications deliverable
  • Bring relevant observations, examples and recommendations to client meetings, project discussions and brainstorms
  • You’ll create employee-centered communications and turn insights into action
  • Draft clear, engaging content that helps employees understand business priorities, organizational change and what matters to them

Requirements

  • At least one year of relevant experience in internal communications, employee engagement, change communications, corporate communications or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications
  • Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize information and identify meaningful themes
  • Strong organizational and project-management skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong client-service instincts and clear, responsive written and verbal communication
  • Highly collaborative and comfortable working with colleagues across disciplines and levels
  • Intellectual curiosity and an interest in the intersection of communications, culture, employee experience and organizational change
  • Comfort with thoughtfully integrating AI and emerging technologies into communications and workflows

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
  • Health, Dental and Vision coverage
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
  • Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • Workplace flexibility
  • On-site and off-site social gatherings
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Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for 75 years, shaping communications that move industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what’s now to what’s next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 and tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, breakthrough creative, and customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across 3 continents including the U.S., Asia and Europe. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, RF Bloom. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.+++At Ruder Finn we value integrity and transparency in our recruitment process. We have become aware of fraudulent actors impersonating our company on platforms like Telegram and similar communication platforms, falsely claiming to conduct job interviews. We want to clarify unequivocally: We Never Charge for Job Interviews or Ask for Your Financial Information: Our recruitment process does not involve any form of payment from candidates at any stage. If you’re being asked for payment or your financial information, it is not us! All our job-related communications come exclusively from our official email addresses (ending with @ruderfinn.com). If you are contacted for an interview or a job offer and have doubts about its legitimacy, or if you have any other questions, please contact us via our official website or official LinkedIn channel.

Founded in 1948
New York, New York, USA
920 employees (158 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$55K/yr – $68K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($62K) is in line with the median base salary for Public Relations Associate roles in the United States ($60K).

Public Relations Associate median pay in the United States

$60K/yr

Most pay falls between $48K and $65K. Based on 26 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
130 (14% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
17

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.6%
Direct
49.2%
Referral
7.7%
Social
7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~920
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Account Executive

Ruder Finn · District of Columbia, USA · Hybrid