Public Affairs Account Executive

Professional Search Group OC has partnered with our client to identify an Account Executive to join their growing public affairs team.

The Account Executive plays a key supporting role across client accounts, helping to execute government relations, advocacy, and communications strategies. This position is ideal for someone with experience in or around the legislative process who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

The ideal candidate will support senior team members in research, message development, stakeholder engagement, and project management, contributing directly to the success of lobbying, public affairs, and coalition initiatives.

Professional Search Group OC is proud to partner with this unique public affairs firm specializing in government relations, strategic communications, and issue advocacy. They represent organizations navigating complex policy landscapes at the local, regional, and statewide levels — across sectors including renewable energy, technology, education, and hospitality. Their approach combines public affairs strategy, legislative advocacy, and coalition management to deliver measurable, lasting impact for their clients.

Account Executive Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of multiple client accounts and advocacy campaigns.
• Draft deliverables such as policy briefs, stakeholder memos, talking points, and presentations.
• Track timelines and deliverables to ensure seamless coordination across internal and external teams.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, project partners, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze local and state legislation, ordinances, and agency actions affecting client interests.
• Prepare legislative updates, bill summaries, and policy reports.
• Support senior advocates in preparing materials and testimony for hearings and regulatory meetings.
• Conduct targeted research on policy issues, elected officials, and key stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and management of stakeholder coalitions, including outreach to business, labor, community, and advocacy organizations.
• Support planning and execution of advocacy events, press conferences, and digital campaigns.
• Coordinate communications for partners, including newsletters, toolkits, and calls-to-action.
• Draft press releases, op-eds, and digital content to support client and firm initiatives.
• Maintain and update media and stakeholder contact lists.
• Track and compile media coverage reports for clients.
• Contribute to internal process improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Represent the firm professionally at events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

Account Executive Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field (preferred, not required).
• 2–5 years of experience in public affairs, government, or communications—preferably in a legislative or political environment.
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills to engage with elected officials, staff, clients, and partners.
• Familiarity with California’s state and local government structure and policy landscape (preferred).
• Willingness to travel within California and to Washington, D.C. (approximately 50%).

Apply with Professional Search Group OC today!