Account Executive, Public Relations
APCO Worldwide - Albany, New York, United States,Work at APCO Worldwide
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Excellent communication skills written and verballyAbility to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentExcellent organization and time management skills, strong attention to detailAbility to be flexible, resilient, solution-oriented, and creativeService-oriented attitude, proactive thinker, information seekerBachelor's Degree in Marketing or Equivalent0-2 years of experienceMust reside in Riyadh or be willing to relocateResponsibilities
The Account Executive is involved with day-to-day support of client projects by drafting materials (i.e. stakeholder engagement plans, briefing documents, intelligence reports, executive positioning) and by conducting and analyzing research on a variety of client-related issues.The Account Executive is responsible for coordinating client meetings and events, and working on client deliverables under the supervision of a Consultant or assigned account manager.The Account Executive is expected to demonstrate strong tactical abilities and writing fundamentals, and have strong written and oral communication skills.The Account Executive will interface with all levels of staff and may have contact with staff members of the client's organization regarding project issues.Prepares customized credential packages for prospective clients, highlighting APCO capabilities, relevant case studies, and high-level industry notes and observations (which requires minimal review by project managers).Drafts complete initial proposals for client work.Participates actively in internal and client meetings, offering knowledgeable observations and suggestions.Is able to maintain email/telephone contacts with clients as needed, without requiring a supervisor to intervene on routine matters.Contributes to and prepares the public affairs or communications-related material with minimal guidance and review by managers.Proactively identifies external meetings and trainings to attend to build sector knowledge and contacts.Demonstrates awareness of utilization and expectations, coordinating with project leaders to manage them.Develops understanding of client issues through research and monitoring of relevant issues.Demonstrates a strong client service ethic.Effectively contributes to client account.Responds to requests from the team in a timely manner.Communicates proactively with the project manager and team on the status of deliverables/assignments.Consistently behaves in a professional manner when dealing with people in all capacities.Demonstrates commitment to their own professional growth and development.Actively acquires knowledge about industry and practices.Open to learning new things, responds positively to feedback from others.Identifies and follows industry or sector of interest.Seeks feedback on performance; identifies internal or external mentor.Takes initiative to participate in training when available.Readily adapts and shows enthusiasm for learning new systems.Attends external events and networks.Company Information
APCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy communications consultancy helping leading public and private sector organizations be catalysts for progress, navigate the challenges of today, act with agility, anticipate social risk and build organizational reputations, relationships and solutions to succeed. APCO is an independent and majority women-owned business with offices in more than 30 global markets and work in more than 80 countries.Company Specialties:Public Affairs, Corporate Communication, Executive & Board Communication, Opinion Research, Digital, Corporate Responsibility, Creative, Government Relations, Issues Management, Crisis & Litigation, Media Relations, Public Relations, Financial Communication, Management Consulting, Advertising, Advocacy, Corporate Advisory, and Impact Strategy.
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