Account Executive, Public Affairs

About Us

At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations — whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change—lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it’s always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.

About the Role 

The Account Executive will be responsible for creating, managing, and executing PR campaigns and news cycles for a Fortune 100 client at the intersection of technology policy and cutting-edge innovation. This position will support public affairs news moments, campaigns, and DC media landscape research.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for finding targets in public affairs media, technology media, and influencers
• Identify communication trends and educate/inform clients, agency colleagues, and partners on changes and trends, particularly in the DC media landscape
• Monitor, report, and provide insight on issue-specific news and social coverage
• Leverage client’s extensive data to conceive and drive stories apart from traditional news
• Model agency values, mentor and coach colleagues and junior staff on agency “best practices” and successful engagement with your influencers
• Oversee and reinforce consistent adherence to media management processes, including media lists, coverage monitoring, and industry coverage trends
• Maintain and grow client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies, executing on projects (leading where appropriate).
• Negotiate and manage client expectations and satisfaction; assure internal and external stakeholders are aligned
• Attend media events in DC and report back to clients and colleagues

Qualifications 

• 2-3 years of experience in PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or public affairs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong analytical writing skills
• Experience with written and developed materials, including integrated communication plans, press releases, pitches, and social media content highly desirable

Preferred Qualifications 

• Comfortable with integrated communication principles
• Understand the role of the media
• Interest in developing integrated communications skills incorporating digital and social media
• High level of initiative
• Desire to be an engaged, accessible member of a dynamic office and broader global agency community
• Client and business environment: Customer service orientation is a Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
• Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
• Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, )
• Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
• May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

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Benefits

As part of our commitment to the success and well-being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days
• 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees
• 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability
• 2 weeks caregiver leave
• Support with home office equipment
• Bi-annual Wellness Credits
• Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
• Community Engagement Days
• Learning and Development Programs for our employees

Equal Opportunity: We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office 3 days a week.