Senior Account Associate - Public Affairs Outreach Job at VMA Communications, In

Senior Account Associate

Are 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 preferred
• Experience in current and emerging communications strategies and tactics
• Ability to communicate key messages and narratives utilizing expertise with press releases, written collateral, social media, photo, web and/or video (Please submit samples)
• Strong interpersonal skills, organization, and ability to coordinate/collaborate with diverse work styles and personalities
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while also contributing to the office's dynamic, collaborative environment
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, PR, or related field
• Computer skills (more is better), driver's license/car, comfort navigating Southern California streets/freeways/communities

Job 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 platforms
• Developing, managing, and maintaining strong relationships with our clients
• Developing content for press releases, media advisories, features, brochures, and video scripts, as well as crafting talking points, speeches, and web content
• Use of photography/videography/social media to tell a story and/or support overall communications programs
• Research and data entry
• Coordination and collaboration with clients, sources, and other team members
• Functioning as a liaison to current and prospective clients
• Attending and supporting meetings, open houses, and community events

Job Type : Full-time

Location: Hybrid part-time remote, part-time in our Claremont, CA office

To Apply: Send resume, work samples, and a cover letter telling us why you want to work with us