Account Director, PA
About the Company
Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues and critical stakeholders. Our purpose is to help our clients play their role in the world successfully. We advise on critical issues and critical stakeholders at the center of business, politics and society, and help our clients—the leaders of large, complex organizations—understand and navigate these interconnected worlds.
Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. Brunswick operates as a single global profit center in order to collaboratively and seamlessly deliver results for clients wherever they operate in the world.
About the Job
Brunswick Group is seeking an Account Director for its U.S. Public Affairs practice with 4-6+ years of work experience in political campaigns, public affairs, policy communications or related space to join our Washington, D.C. office and U.S. public affairs practice. This Account Director will use their experience, specialized public affairs skill and background on behalf of the firm’s clients across a range of sectors and projects.
Responsibilities
Client Contribution & Handling:
Deliver high-quality work; provide strong support to teams
Draft, proofread and edit press releases, memos, presentations and other documents created for clients; exhibit exemplary attention to detail
Provide research and analysis on media coverage, relevant trends and events
Demonstrate interest in clients’ business; identify and analyze news articles regarding industry trends
Effectively handle the logistics around media meetings, announcements and other client events
Teamwork and Collaborative Approach:
Willingly assume and actively pursue additional responsibility and role on the team
Take initiative in projects, going beyond basic requirements to deliver exceptional results
Keep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans, capture meeting notes as appropriate
Communications Skills:
Prepare well-written, organized and thoughtful documents and correspondence
Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; analyze and distil complex information
Use good judgment in deciding what information should be shared and what should not; exercise discretion
Provides input into media and communications strategy to identify new angles and pitching stories to a range of different media
Continuous Learner:
Demonstrate curiosity and awareness of current events and relevant global issues
Actively seek out or accept assignments that represent learning opportunities and provide professional growth
Willingly accept suggestions for improvement; seek feedback and respond accordingly
Attend and engage in internal learning opportunities and training sessions
Qualifications
4 to 6 years of public affairs, policy and/or campaign experience
Deep understanding of political and policy issues and how they may affect corporations
Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Energetic team player with strong self-motivation
Experience managing teams and passionate about coaching junior staff
Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations
Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
Knowledge of the media landscape
