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Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Account Manager Public Affairs
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide's Global Public Affairs Practice is currently searching for an experienced Public Affairs Account Manager to work in our Seattle, WA headquarters. The successful candidate for this position will possess a strong background in public affairs, ideally experience with issues management and stakeholder engagement. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to help shape our growing public affairs practice and work closely with an experienced team of public affairs and public relations professionals worldwide. Waggener Edstrom Worldwide has a more than 20-year history of working with companies that have shaped the world through groundbreaking innovation. That same passion for innovation infuses our approach to public affairs practice. We provide unparalleled policy and issues expertise for companies that operate globally at the intersection of invention and insight, and help them create social and economic value.
As one of the largest public relations firms in the world, we offer an impressive global team of seasoned agency experts. We have created a workplace that is driven by passion for the innovation that is transforming the world around us, and changing the way we live and work. Proudly independent, we answer only to clients and employees, not shareholders. Because were autonomous, were fully in charge. This means we can think freely, plan strategically, act nimbly - and always do whats best for our clients. We deliberately seek out people from a diverse range of backgrounds to build a culture where employees bring to their work a rich set of experiences and perspectives from around the world. We are always looking for talented PR professionals at all levels.
Responsibilities:
Identify, monitor and analyze issues, including legislative and policy developments;
Research, understand and anticipate the interests, needs and preferences of key audiences and stakeholders;
Develop and implement strategic communications plans;
Facilitate engagement with third parties, including in government, academia, non-governmental organizations, media and others.
Manage day-to-day client relationships.
Support new business development
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors degree or above in public affairs, government, political science, economics, communications, journalism or related field preferred.
Experience Required:
Minimum 7 years experience.
Necessary Skills - Must Haves:
Experience with issues management and strategic communications. Strong understanding of policy issues (including international, federal and state level), particularly as they relate to energy and technology sectors; understanding of the legislative process as well as be able to recommend approaches to reaching key third party influencers; outstanding communications skills (verbal and written); and a passion for developing and driving public affairs communications strategies. Agency and international experience are a significant advantage.
Necessary Personal & Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to work successfully in a highly dynamic environment, across multiple teams, and in concert with multiple decisionmakers; make quick and confident decisions and feel comfortable setting the pace, especially if/when clients are unable to do so themselves; form solid partnerships with clients is a key trait, as is the ability to clearly communicate and guide outcomes through effective written, verbal and in-person interactions; and handle intense deadline pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage stress.
Necessary Technical Skills:
Writing, research and strong organizational skills. Industry and issue knowledge, especially in technology, healthcare and financial services, are a plus.
Team Dynamics:
The Public Affairs team works within a partnership environment with core PR teams throughout the agency therefore open communication and virtual team integration skills are a must. The ability to multi-task and prioritize are also important in this role.
Client Dynamics:
This position requires the ability to build a close working partnership with a multitude of clients.
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to drive client relationships and build relationships, providing strategic and tactical advice, drafting and implementing plans, providing thoughtful analysis, identifying proactive opportunities, crafting briefing materials, tracking coverage.
Successful issues management experience in a corporate, government or non-profit environment that demonstrates outstanding abilities at information collection, analysis, strategy development and implementation.
Familiarity with media and community relations.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance priorities.
Demonstrated client service orientation.
High level of initiative.
Positive, can-do attitude.
How to Apply:
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide believes its people are its greatest asset. The company offers outstanding professional development and competitive compensation and benefits. Waggener Edstrom Worldwide also provides relocation assistance. Please submit your resume (in a Word document only please) via our website at www.WaggenerEdstrom.com/careers Job 3348
Location: Seattle, WA
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