Senior Account Associate - Public Affairs Outreach

Senior Account AssociateAre you passionate about finding the most compelling ways to share news, ideas, and information? Do you love working as part of a dedicated and connected team? VMA is a leading niche public affairs-oriented marketing and communications firm with a reputation as a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Our clients are primarily public-sector organizations in education, non-profit, and similar agencies dedicated to serving their communities. We are seeking a Senior Associate who is creative, collaborative, and has a strong work ethic to lead communications programs for clients in the education and public affairs sectors. Requirements include:At least two years' experience (more is better!) leading clients in a communications-related field preferredExperience in current and emerging communications strategies and tacticsAbility to communicate key messages and narratives utilizing expertise with press releases, written collateral, social media, photo, web andor video (Please submit samples)Strong interpersonal skills, organization, and ability to coordinatecollaborate with diverse work styles and personalitiesAbility to work independently, be self-directed, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while also contributing to the office's dynamic, collaborative environmentBachelor's degree in journalism, communications, PR, or related fieldComputer skills (more is better), driver's licensecar, comfort navigating Southern California streetsfreewayscommunitiesJob entails:Leading communications programs to support clients' brands and initiatives using diverse platforms, including written collateral, social media, video, photography, and current and new web-based platformsDeveloping, managing, and maintaining strong relationships with our clientsDeveloping content for press releases, media advisories, features, brochures, and video scripts, as well as crafting talking points, speeches, and web contentUse of photographyvideographysocial media to tell a story andor support overall communications programsResearch and data entryCoordination and collaboration with clients, sources, and other team membersFunctioning as a liaison to current and prospective clientsAttending and supporting meetings, open houses, and community eventsJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Hybrid part-time remote, part-time in our Claremont, CA officeTo Apply: Send resume, work samples, and a cover letter telling us why you want to work with us

Created: 2025-02-21