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Fenton Communications, one of the leading public-interest communications firms in the country, with offices in San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and New York, is seeking an account director in our San Francisco office. We develop and execute strategic communications campaigns for a variety of issues with a focus on education, the environment, health, international development, social and economic justice, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights and womens issues.
The account directors essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Managing strategic communications for multiple clients, including earned media and online campaigns
Pitching stories to journalists (print, online and broadcast)
Providing day-to-day supervision for assigned client accounts, including supervision of junior staff on
those accounts, oversight for work product quality and budget management
Providing strategic input on branding and message development for organizations and their public
education and/or advocacy campaigns
Writing and editing press materials, including press releases, fact sheets and opinion pieces
Editing and advising on the creation of research reports
Conducting communications trainings for clients and other spokespeople
Landing new business with assistance from senior colleagues
Directly supervising one to two junior staff members
Essential Qualifications:
Seven-plus years of experience in communications, or demonstrated equivalent experience, with preference for direct experience in advocacy/political communications or agency experience
Extensive knowledge of print and electronic news media and demonstrated success in pitching reporters
Experience mentoring or managing staff (directly or on work projects)
Demonstrated ability to manage project workflow and budgets
Demonstrated experience in building long-term, creative communications campaigns
Experience developing network of business and political contacts
Experience with online campaigns using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter
Excellent news sense and political savvy
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format
Ability to interact and perform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Supervision: The account director reports directly to a senior vice president in the San Francisco office.
Compensation: Competitive with benefits
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three brief writing samples to Hiring Committee AD, 182 Second Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105. Email to ad2009@fenton.com or fax to 415-901-0110. No calls please.
Women, people of color and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fenton Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Compensation: Competitive with benefits
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