Now Hiring - Southwest Strategies - Senior Account Executive in San Diego, CA

Southwest Strategies is seeking a full-time Senior Account Executive to assist with community outreach, media relations and digital media for the agency’s infrastructure and public affairs clients. We seek people who are creative and have a passion for communicating with community members, media and civic organizations.

Who We Are

We are a full-service public outreach and strategic communications firm.

Position

Responsibilities:

• Assist with development and implementation of strategic communications and outreach programs through all phases of projects, from planning and entitlements to construction
• Help manage community relations efforts related to infrastructure, particularly transportation
• Write engaging and innovative content for white papers, advertising, videos, websites, fact sheets, presentations, newsletters and other collateral
• Educate community about projects through targeted outreach and events
• Plan and coordinate public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, special events and news conferences
• Develop and implement engaging social media campaigns and track metrics and successes
• Develop and pitch creative ideas for gaining earned media hits

Experience:

• 3-7 years previous Public Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing or Community Relations experience required
• Familiarity with developing key messaging, branding and public outreach materials
• Knowledge of social media and digital outreach campaigns, including advertising
• Knowledge of local political and media landscapes
• Understanding of grammar rules and AP Style format

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Political Science, Public Affairs or Public Administration required

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work and adapt under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence to take initiative and problem solve
• Fluency in Spanish or another language a bonus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth
• Benefits including comprehensive medical care, flexible spending accounts, professional development opportunities, paid time off and profit sharing
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that affect the future of our region and state
• Opportunities to engage with some of the region's most influential stakeholders

• Salary determined by experience