Account Executive

LOOKING FOR HIGHLY MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS WITH A GROWTH MINDSET. COME ELEVATE YOUR CAREER WITH US. 

We seek those that are dedicated to working as a team. Willing to pitch in when help is needed and committed to doing your best work to create impact and champion success.

We are Elevate Public Affairs.

We create conversation in the public sphere and shape narratives on the most pressing issues in California. We transform complex issues into salient and resonating messages and active allies to reinforce those messages. We drive what the news covers. We are a certified woman-owned and led small business. We have offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles.

Our clients are trailblazers, disrupters, and leaders. We work with the best people and high-profile companies. Our partners including, start-ups, tech companies, nonprofits, developers, and Fortune 200 companies. Our team develops solutions at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

Elevate is strengthened by our team’s diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered. 

Our Values.

At Elevate we value the work we do and the team we do it with. Our culture is driven by our values and our values impact our approach with our clients, our team and our community. Our values: 

· Together with Integrity. We value teamwork and collaboration across all work streams and are committed to excellence. We seek to understand all perspectives and act with empathy. We do what’s right. 

· Relentlessly Pursue Knowledge. We perform our work with a proactive, thorough results-driven approach that often leads to the unconventional route. We set the standard. 

· Improve Always. At the heart of Elevate is a growth mindset that drives our creativity and innovations for both ourselves and clients. We create impact.

· Invest in Team. We create lasting change for our clients, but our biggest priority is creating servant leaders and investing in the well-being of our team. We champion success.

Account Executive.

Elevate Account Executives are motivated to learn and grow in the field of public affairs. Account Executives are responsible for supporting client accounts in a wide range of areas, from media relations, to coalition building, campaigns, digital communications, and more. Account Executives have the opportunity to work on a unique mix of client accounts to learn about different industry sectors and to learn from different client leads and client teams. We are small but mighty, so our Account Executives have the ability to work directly with clients and get great first-hand experience. No two days are alike, but a typical day might include researching for a client project, developing social media posts, drafting press releases, pitching reporters, or speaking with nonprofits in different communities across California. 

If you have an interest in public affairs and are a critical thinker, a “people-person,” and a good writer, this is the job for you! This is the perfect place to hone your strategic thinking and your understanding of public affairs campaigns. 

Qualifications/Requires Skills.

With up to three years’ experience in one or more of the following: media engagement, digital media, paid media, coalition, or community engagement you will have experience and/or the ability to learn to:

· Support senior team members on client work

· Develop effective media lists 

· Execute effective reporter pitches

· Develop written materials including press releases, opinion editorials, fact sheets, FAQ, and talking points

· Prepare social media posts

· Develop coalition lists 

· Contact community organizations to build coalitions

· Support press conferences, city council, planning meetings, community engagement activities, and other related client activities 

Benefits & Perks.

We work hard and play harder. Our culture is strong at Elevate and we believe in investing in and supporting our team. Some of the benefits and perks include:

· Health insurance PPO  with employee- only premium for the base PPO plan 100% company paid

· Annual 401k contribution for eligible employees

· $500 to donate to the nonprofit of your choice every calendar year

· Maternity return to work benefit

· Paid time off

· 10 holidays (½ days ahead of Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter)

· Cell phone and home internet stipend up to $100 a month

· Team lunches, birthday celebrations, holiday celebrations, and monthly team breakfasts and happy hours

· Bi-annual team trip which we call Elevate Away

Modern office setting with a hybrid work schedule and WFH Fridays 

· Optional team activities from sporting events, to hikes, volunteer opportunities, and more 

· Direct access to leadership for feedback, development, and mentorship

· Financial assistance and work time granted for education and leadership training opportunities with prior approval

Compensation for the role is between $55,000 - $71,000 annually. Salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

How to Apply.

Please submit your resume and any additional portfolio materials to karen@elevatepublicaffairs.com. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially having you as part of team Elevate! 

Elevate is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds because it's the right thing to do and it makes us stronger as a whole. Elevate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, color, age, national origin/ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.