Assistant Account Executive | San Francisco Bay Area | Hybrid Work

Public Affairs | Corporate Communications

Energy | Land Use | Infrastructure

Founded in 2005, Keadjian Associates, a leading strategic communications and management consulting firm, is seeking a full-time Assistant Account Executive to begin work immediately in the Bay Area. The agency specializes in strategic communications and public engagement campaigns around some of our clients’ largest, most complex challenges and initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have over one year of experience in public relations, public affairs, management consulting or a similar role. The candidate must have great attention to detail and experience drafting press releases, talking points, fact sheets and more.

Keadjian Associates is one of the country’s most respected and trusted corporate communications agencies, serving clients nationwide. The agency is known for industry-leading team member retention and is seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments.

As an independently owned firm, Keadjian Associates is able to reward our stellar teammates by offering competitive salaries, an unmatched discretionary performance bonus program and excellent benefits.

Our team is headquartered in Walnut Creek. We offer the flexibility to primarily work from home, contingent on business and client needs. Our team convenes one day a week in person at our Walnut Creek office for team building, training, mentoring and more.

Responsibilities:

• Draft high-quality materials (e.g., talking points, press releases, fact sheets)
• Write materials with an eye for language and tone; ensure messaging optimizes the client’s brand voice and engages our audiences
• Create and update Excel graphs and charts (e.g., project trackers and timelines) to track program goals and commitments
• Participate in client meetings, draft meeting notes and track action items
• Support account lead and team in daily activities

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in communications, political campaigns, organizing or event management
• Experience at a corporate communications, public relations or public affairs agency or comparable in-house position is preferred
• Exceptional writing skills
• Ability to execute events with members of the public
• 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 interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal supervision
• Highly motivated self-starter who can also work collaboratively
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree required

Expected Salary: This position offers a base salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 per year, which equates to an hourly rate of approximately $32.00 to $34 based on a standard 40-hour workweek. In addition, the company provides industry-leading benefits such as end-of-year profit sharing and a performance bonus program for eligible employees. While we anticipate that the successful candidate hired in this role will be placed near the entry or midpoint of the salary range, starting salary will be determined based on various factors, including years of experience, relevant type of experience, education and more.

Additional Benefits and Compensation: Keadjian Associates offers a discretionary bonus program for eligible team members, with bonuses awarded based on performance and contributions at the Company’s sole discretion. Additionally, eligible team members can participate in the Company’s 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.

The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or eliminate any of its employee benefits at any time, consistent with applicable law.