What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at Keadjian?
Account Manager | San Francisco Bay Area | Hybrid Work
Public Relations | Public Affairs | Corporate Communications
Energy | Land Use | Infrastructure
Account Manager
Founded in 2005, Keadjian Associates, a leading strategic communications and management consulting firm, is seeking a full-time account manager to begin work immediately in the Bay Area. The agency specializes in strategic communications and public engagement campaigns around some of our clients’ largest, most complex challenges and initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in public relations, public affairs, management consulting or a similar role. The candidate must be an exceptional writer with experience developing communication plans, press releases, and talking points, as well as efficiently incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Keadjian Associates is one of the country’s most respected and trusted corporate communications agencies, serving clients nationwide. The agency is known for industry-leading team member retention and is seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments.
As an independently owned firm, Keadjian Associates is able to reward our stellar teammates by offering competitive salaries, an unmatched discretionary performance bonus program and excellent benefits.
Our team is headquartered in Walnut Creek. We offer the flexibility to primarily work from home, contingent on business and client needs. Our team convenes one day a week in person at our Walnut Creek office for team building, training, mentoring and more.
Responsibilities:
- Draft high-quality, client-ready messaging and materials (e.g., talking points, press releases, fact sheets, website copy, etc.)
- Edit materials to improve the language and tone; ensure messaging optimizes the client’s brand voice and engages our audiences
- Work with in-house graphic design team to brainstorm visual treatments to enhance materials
- Project manage key deliverables
- Help drive client calls and team coordination meetings
- Anticipate issues and proactively offer solutions to ensure flawless event planning and execution
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in corporate communications or management consulting
- Experience at a corporate communications, public relations or public affairs agency or comparable in-house position is required
- Exceptional writing, editing and project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment switching seamlessly between multiple projects, turning things around in record time while also paying close attention to the crucial details (i.e., grammar, spelling, consistency of message)
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills that are well-suited to client and community interactions
- Highly motivated self-starter who can also work collaboratively
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience in the energy, land use or infrastructure sectors is a plus
- Professional fluency in Spanish is a plus
Expected Salary: This position offers a base salary range of $92,000 to $105,000 per year, alongside industry-leading benefits such as end-of-year profit sharing and a performance bonus program for eligible team members. While we anticipate that the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed near the entry or midpoint of the salary range, the starting salary will be determined based on various factors, including years of experience, relevant experience type, education and more.
Additional Benefits and Compensation: Keadjian Associates offers a discretionary bonus program for eligible team members, with bonuses awarded based on performance and contributions at the Company’s sole discretion. Additionally, eligible team members can participate in the Company’s 401(k) Program, with competitive employer contributions. The Company pays 100% of premiums for medical, dental and vision benefits for team members and covers 30% of spouse/dependent coverage, with buy-up options available for additional premiums and spouse/dependent coverage.
The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or eliminate any of its employee benefits at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Salary : $92,000 - $105,000