Account Executive - Public Sector & Government

Overview

Porter Novelli is a global communication company with offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City, and Toronto. In a shifting landscape of audience power, our global network of sharp minds leverages our world-class smart data as we decode change, navigate culture, and deepen authenticity to unlock value for our clients. We believe that our culture is the beating heart of Porter Novelli. We have cultivated a vibrant environment where individuals come together to form a dynamic and supportive community. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings to the table. 

The Role

The Account Executive will work on fast-growing workstreams for household names in the Government space. On our team you will be provided with a clearly defined and well-supported path for career growth and the chance to work on programs focused on integrated communications campaigns, media relations, and social media.

Do you take a fresh, fun, creative approach to communications and media relations? Stay on top of important topics in the news and trends happening in the country? Have experience taking complex concepts and making them simple for media or consumers? We want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
• Actively participate as part of client-facing team; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource internally and externally
• Play key role in planning and implementation of account activities including account management, special events, media events, media relations, social media, program implementation, etc.
• Assist in developing and monitoring program plans; report status to client and agency management on a regular basis; assist in developing agendas and meeting recaps
• Support multiple account teams with various projects across the portfolio
• Work with different disciplines on the team, e.g. analytics, research, creative
• Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, media materials, social media content, reports, etc.
• Knowledge in using social media and digital platforms to drive awareness and ability to draft posts to generate engagement
• Proofread and edit documents; consolidate team edits; maintain records of supporting reference materials
• Aptitude to read and understand complicated information. Ability to rewrite information into easily digestible format.
• Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients' business and competitive environments; apply this information in preparing and presenting strategically focused programs and recommendations.
• Research industry and marketplace trends and summarize for teams
• Develop an understanding of research methods, coordinate internal and external resources
• Be flexible and facilitate teamwork within account teams; coordinate team resources
• Provide additional support to teams and Atlanta office as necessary
• Participate in office-wide initiatives, including professional development and brainstorm sessions

Qualifications:

• One to three years of experience in public relations agency or a similar position
• Bachelors' degree in communications, Journalism, English, Public Health or a related field preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with significant attention to detail
• Exceptional writing skills
• Experience working within project management platforms such as Smartsheet or Asana and/or formal project management training also a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $67,725. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available.  Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

As an Omnicom company, Porter Novelli offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees:

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k (with discretionary employer match)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• 14.5 Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Wellness Benefit
• Hybrid Working Environment

Our ambition is simple – to become the most passionately recommended agency in the world. If you are a communications professional that shares our Social Purpose values of embracing imagination, collaborating fiercely, digging deeply, standing up for the right idea, liberating greatness and making a positive impact there's a home for you at Porter Novelli—Join Us.

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.