Senior Account Executive, Public Affairs -- VOX Washington DC

VOX Washington DC Senior Account Executive, Public Affairs This position will be part of a VOX team supporting Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and nonprofit organizations in developing and executing reputation and issue advocacy campaigns. Tasks include helping develop of campaign strategies, managing campaign elements and tactical execution such as media relations, stakeholder outreach and creating employee and external communications and messaging materials. A successful candidate will have excellent client management skills, strong writing skills and project management skills, an attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and be a willing team player focused on excellence. Qualifications: ― 2-5 years of experience working in public affairs, public relations and/or electoral politics. ― Interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and production quality under constant changes and deadline pressure ― Proven ability to develop and edit high quality written materials, including speeches/talking points, bios, briefing papers, press releases, communications plans, op-eds and media materials for various media formats print, online and broadcast ― Excellent writing and editing skills that reflect 1) an ability to clarify and simplify complicated issues and diverse subject matter, and 2) versatility in tone and technique depending on the author and/or audience. (Knowledge of AP style is a must.) ― Ability to quickly develop expertise in new and different issue areas as client needs change and evolve ― Ability to recommend, initiate work and projects with minimal direction ― Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and committed to going the extra mile for clients ― Experience interfacing directly with clients using appropriate verbal and written communications skills ― Attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously ― Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience About VOX: Based in Washington, D.C., VOX Global uses a wide variety of communications skills to deliver messaging that resonates with our clients’ target audiences. VOX Global is part the Omnicom strategic communications network and we are committed to personal growth through professional development. For more information, visit www.voxglobal.com. - See more at: http://voxglobal.com/careers/account-supervisor-public-affairs/#sthash.GkuZ9CDw.dpuf